Flint Group Increases Prices

PLYMOUTH, Mich.—Flint Group has announced the following price increases on inks in North America, effective October 1, 2007. The increases come as a result of a continuing and unprecedented rise in raw material, transportation and energy costs.

Publication Gravure — 10%
Publication Heatset — 8%
News Ink — 6%
Sheetfed — 5 to 7 percent depending on product technology and color.
Packaging — up to 12% depending on product technology and color