Canadian Printing Ink
Manufacturers' Association

52 Palmer Rd,
Grimsby, ON
L3M 5L4
Telephone 905-309-5883, Fax 905-309-5838
cpima@sympatico.ca

Welcome to the web page of the Canadian Printing Ink Manufacturing Association (CPIMA).

We are pleased you have visit our site and hope the information you find on our page and links is valuable.

The Association represents the major suppliers of inks to the printing industry in Canada and CPIMA provides position papers on technical issues and supports the Oil & Colour Chemists Organization's course for printing ink technicians to promote technical education in our industry.

CPIMA is affiliated with NAPIM (National Association of Printing Inks Manufacturers) and the Society of British Printing Ink Manufacturers.

The Printing Ink Industry in Canada is reprsented by the Canadian Printing Ink Manufacturers' Association. (C.P.I.M.A.) This association has been in service since 1932 and at present represents approximately 80% of the volume of printing ink manufactured in Canada. It represents its members to both Federal and Provincial Governments in legislative and environments matters. It encourages understanding and efficient use of its products emphasizing technical competence and social responsibility. The Association collects sales data, technical information and other matters common to the Industry and disseminates them to its members. Its members must manufacture printing ink in Canada. The present President is Shiona Finlayson, of Flint Ink Corporation Ltd.. The Executive Director is Jack Nace.

MISSION STATEMENT

"To allow members to meet and exchange information that will be of benefit to members and to the Ink and Printing Industries as a whole."