FUJIFILM Europe announces that it will implement a price increase in Europe and some other parts of the word including Middle East, Africa for its Sericol and Uvivid ink ranges and associated screen emulsions and chemicals with effect from 1st September 2011. The increase will vary by product and by country but will lie within the ranges detailed below: Solvent screen inks: prices will be increased by 5 to 15% UV screen and flexo inks: prices will be increased by 3 to 8% Emulsions and chemicals: prices will be increased by 8 to 15%.
Although Fujifilm has been proactively undertaking an intensive programme of structural reforms to reduce fixed costs and improve efficiencies, the cost of many raw materials has risen dramatically recently, significantly affecting the manufacturing cost of ink and pressroom chemicals in particular.
