Operating Facilities: US, UK, Singapore, Central America
and Mexico.

Comments: A leader in screen and digital printing inks, Nazdar reported that 2024 was a strong year, despite the continued logistics issues and marginal economic environment, with UV LED and inkjet contributing to its growth.

“While we are seeing growth in most all areas, Nazdar’s strength in producing UV LED curing inks and coating continues to provide excellent sales and profit,” said Richard Bowles, Nazdar’s president and CEO. “Also, our OEM and private label inkjet market products are seeing significant growth.

“As part of our continual sustainability efforts, we invested in solar panels for our Southern California branch,” Bowles added. “Nazdar also invested in additional inkjet printhead jetting test equipment. As for personnel, Nazdar added multiple technicians, customer service, and territory sales managers for all the market segments we work in.”

One highlight for Nazdar was the company once again being awarded the Silver EcoVadis Medal for sustainability, placing Nazdar in the top 15 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

“We are absolutely delighted to have been recognized for our sustainable efforts,” said Evan Benbow, VP of R&D at Nazdar. “We are very proud of our various environmental programs and how they have helped both the business and our customers; to have this commitment recognized by a leading global organization such as EcoVadis is a significant endorsement.”

Stephen Woodall, digital inkjet inks market segment manager at Nazdar, said, “Another highlight was Nazdar being awarded the GREENGUARD Gold Certification for its UV inkjet inks. Our sustainable formulations, including efforts to reduce VOC emissions and prioritize safety, have made a significant positive impact on both our business and our customers.”

Bowles noted that Nazdar is prepared for any possible tariff changes throughout 2025.

“Nazdar has intensely followed the ongoing tariff changes and is endeavoring to understand and communicate its effects on our product price structures,” Bowles said.

Bowles said that Nazdar is off to an excellent start in 2025, with all signs pointing to further growth throughout the year. “Nazdar has seen an excellent start to this year and is expecting continuing growth for the foreseeable future,”
Bowles concluded.

Operating Facilities: US, UK, Singapore, Central America and Mexico.

Comments: Nazdar is a leader in the screen and digital printing ink sectors. For Nazdar, 2023 was a strong year, considering the continued logistics issues and marginal economic environment.

Even though the situation is improved, Nazdar continues to find ways to overcome raw material shortages and logistical challenges. Meanwhile, UV LED continues to be a significant area of growth for Nazdar.

“Similar to previous years, Nazdar’s strength in producing UV-LED curing inks and coatings continues to provide excellent sales and profit,” said Richard Bowles, Nazdar’s president and CEO.

Led by Evan Benbow, Nazdar’s VP of R&D, Nazdar has invested company resources and efforts to continually improve its sustainability position. In 2023, Nazdar received the Silver Medal for sustainability from EcoVadis, placing Nazdar in the top 25 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis.

“We are absolutely delighted to have been recognized for our sustainable efforts,” said Benbow.

Bowles said that 2024 is off to a promising start.

“ Q1 2024 started off well for Nazdar, and signs are pointing to a strong finish for the year,” Bowles concluded.

Operating Facilities: US, UK, Singapore, Central America and Mexico.

Comments: As it heads into its second century, Nazdar is coming off of a strong year in 2022, as the company maintains its leadership in the screen and digital ink segments.

“2022 was a strong year for Nazdar, considering the continued logistics issues and marginal economic environment,” said Richard Bowles, Nazdar’s president and CEO. “Similar to previous years, Nazdar strength in producing UV-LED curing inks and coating continues to provide excellent sales and profit.”

Nazdar was founded in 1922, and Bowles noted that the company celebrated its centennial in style, with a company-wide event at their Shawnee, Kansas US headquarters.

A key move occurred when Nazdar brought in Shaun Pan as its chief strategy officer, with the goal of developing and implementing Nazdar’s strategic planning process and marketing activities. “Nazdar added Shaun Pan as chief strategy officer to guide the company to an even brighter future,” Bowles noted.

Another highlight was Nazdar being awarded the Silver Medal for sustainability from EcoVadis, signifying that Nazdar now ranks among some of the leading companies in the world in terms of sustainability and environmental protection.

“We are absolutely delighted to have been recognized for our sustainable efforts,” said Evan Benbow, VP of R&D at Nazdar. “We are very proud of our various environmental programs and how they have helped both the business and our customers; to have this commitment recognized by a leading global organization such as EcoVadis is a significant endorsement.”

The raw material situation improved, although there remain challenges. Bowles noted that Nazdar continues to meet these challenges successfully.

“Although much improved, Nazdar continues to find ways to overcome raw material shortages and logistical challenges,” Bowles observed.

As for 2023, Bowles reports that it looks like a good year for growth at Nazdar.

“Q1 2023 started off a little soft, but signs of improvement are pointing to a strong finish for the year,” Bowles concluded.

Operating Facilities: US, UK, Singapore, Central America and Mexico.

Comments: A leader in the screen and digital ink fields, Nazdar in celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022. The company had a strong year in 2021, despite the challenges of COVID, raw materials and the economy.

“Nazdar experienced a robust recovery in sales in 2021, despite COVID, supply chain and labor headwinds,” said Richard Bowles, Nazdar’s president and CEO. “While demand recovered, increased product and production costs created challenges. UV LED products were a highlight and products we manufacture for OEM and private label opportunities.”

Bowles noted that Nazdar’s 100th year celebration was the highlight of the year, as was the closer return to normal business processes after COVID diminished.

“Although there are still lingering effects from the COVID slowdown, Nazdar has seen a return to more of a business-as-usual state,” Bowles observed. “However, logistics and inflation issues are still creating challenges. Raw materials, shipping, and labor issues continue to disrupt business.”

In an important personnel move, Bowles added CEO to his duties in January 2022. Bowles has served as president of Nazdar since January 2018, and joined the company in December 2002 as VP of marketing.

In addition, Jeff Thrall stepped down as president and CEO of Thrall Enterprises (TEI), the parent company of Nazdar, to become executive chairman, with Dan Potts becoming president and CEO at TEI.

“Both Dan and I have every confidence in Nazdar’s continued success under Richard Bowles’ solid and exemplary leadership as president,” Thrall said in announcing the promotion. “We will all continue to work together in various capacities, and I look forward to our continued success in the future.”

Bowles noted that 2022 has started off well for Nazdar.

“Demand remains strong, but inflation, supply chain, and labor issues continue to persist,” he concluded. “Because of Nazdar’s diverse product ranges and adaptive production capabilities, the company has continued to grow even during the struggles of the last few years.”

Operating Facilities: US, UK, Singapore, Central America and Mexico.

Comments: Nazdar, Shawnee, KS, is a global leader in the screen and inkjet ink segments, and had a solid year in 2020.

Nazdar is making inroads worldwide, and took a major step in China by expanding its agreement with Shenzhen-based Halic Technology Company to include its screen ink solutions. Halic Technology Company has been a designated approved ink partner for Nazdar throughout China since early 2019.

“By combining Nazdar ink technology and Halic’s strong network and presence in the target markets, we look forward to offering cost-effective and productive UV LED ink solutions to print businesses across China,” Patrick Wong, sales director – Asia Pacific for Nazdar, said.

In an important personnel move, Nazdar added Greg Bengtson as VP, chief commercial officer (CCO). Bengtson will lead sales and marketing functions across the Nazdar family of businesses, including Nazdar Ink Technologies, Nazdar SourceOne and Nazdar Consulting Services.

Nazdar added some new inkjet inks during the past year. The company expanded its 130 Series of solvent inkjet inks, designed for Mimaki Digital Printers using Mimaki SS21, Ink with two new colors, Orange and Light Black. This will allow end-users to deliver an enhanced range of colors and more accurate greyscale printing.