George R. Fuchs, 72, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 20, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, George lived a life defined by integrity, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
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NAPIM is accepting papers for its Lawter Lecture Series to be held during its Annual Convention and Technical Conference. Submissions are open for topics related to chemistry, formulation, manufacturing, or other technical aspects of the printing ink business; all papers must be original and of scientific value.
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, George Fuchs, NAPIM’s Director of Regulatory Affairs and Technology.
George was a respected leader within the printing ink industry and a dedicated advocate for NAPIM members. Through his expertise, leadership, and commitment to the industry, he made a lasting impact on our association and the many professionals who had the privilege of working with him.
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Due to accelerating geopolitical tension and increasing conflict across the globe, governments are significantly investing in their defense industries. Nitrocellulose (NC) is used in many military products as an explosive
NAPIM Executive Committee Issues Statement on Critical Nitrocellulose Supply Disruption Read More »
NAPIM’s 2025 Annual Convention/Technical Conference Brings Industry Together in Charlotte From September 8 to 11, more than 175 attendees gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the NAPIM 2025 Annual Convention/Technical
Save the Date: NAPIM 2026 Annual Convention & Technical ConferenceOctober 5–8, 2026 | Chicago, ILvoco Chicago Downtown-Riverwalk Join NAPIM in Chicago for the 2026 Annual Convention & Technical Conference, the premier
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Save the Date: 2026 NAPIM Summer CourseJuly 27–31, 2026 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC The NAPIM Summer Course is the association’s flagship educational program, offering an immersive, week-long
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State-based Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Legislation Proposed EPR legislation in New York state seeks to impose bans without de minimis levels on the use of twelve chemicals (including carbon black
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https://www.inkworldmagazine.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2024-04-17/new-york-considers-banning-carbon-black-ink-for-packaging
New York Considers Banning Carbon Black Ink for Packaging Read More »
https://whattheythink.com/articles/118939-proposed-ban-carbon-black-raises-red-flags-new-york-state-printers
Proposed Ban on Carbon Black Raises Red Flags for New York State Printers Read More »
