Quad Imposes Temporary Surcharge on Inks, Coatings and Varnishes to Offset Rising Costs
Quad/Graphics will enact an immediate, temporary surcharge on printing inks, UV coatings and varnishes to counter-balance sharply higher feedstock costs at its CR/T ink manufacturing unit. Key drivers include elevated oil, gas, fuel and shipping expenses stemming from Middle East supply-chain volatility.
1. Temporary Surcharge Details
Quad/Graphics has implemented an immediate surcharge on select printing products, including printing inks, UV coatings and varnishes. The surcharge is designed to offset increased costs at its Chemical Research/Technology subsidiary and will be communicated directly to its approximately 2,100 clients.
2. Cost Inflation Drivers
The surcharge follows steep rises in oil, gas and energy prices driven by Middle East supply-chain disruptions, which have elevated feedstock and transportation expenses. Additional pressure has come from higher fuel costs and shipping delays impacting ink manufacturing operations.
3. Financial and Client Implications
Quad aims to maintain service quality and protect its margins by passing through these temporary costs rather than absorbing them fully. Clients can expect detailed implementation terms and monitoring of cost trends to determine surcharge adjustments or removal.