GUM ROSIN SHORTAGES HIT HEXION SPECIALITY CHEMICALS – ANNOUNCEMENT FORCE MAJEURE IN EUROPE FOR PHENOLIC RESINS – NO IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON FLINT GROUP PRINT MEDIA INK DELIVERY IN EUROPE.
Over the last few weeks a number of ink manufacturers have had inbound supply issues related to Phenolic Resins. Whilst the rest of the market has been impacted by the supply shortages from Hexion, Flint Group, through its own sourcing capability in China as well as working effectively with its partners, has successfully resolved the immediate supply difficulties.