During this year’s EuPIA Annual Conference, Nicolas Wiedmann, CEO of Siegwerk Druckfarben, was appointed chairman of the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA) for a two-year term. Heiner Klokkers, CEO of Flint Group’s Publications Division and Packaging Ink Europe, will serve as the new vice-chair. In his opening remarks, Wiedmann emphasised the importance of EuPIA as a key voice for the printing ink industry in Europe. Continuity and new momentum for the industryBy electing Wiedmann, EuPIA is signalling both continuity in its strategic focus and openness to fresh impetus in response to evolving regulatory and societal expectations. Wiedmann announced his intention to work closely with EuPIA member companies and the internal team to ensure the European printing ink industry remains competitive.