First Increase Made Since the War Began on Account of Scarcity of German Dyes and Chemicals
The George H. Morrill Company, manufacturer of printing and llthographic inks at Norwood, has been forced to make the first general advance in prices on the colored and black inks that are affected by the war conditions which It has made since the war began. The announcement states the German Government has prohibited the export of certain very essential dyes and chemicals. One of these Is beta naphthol which Is necessary for the development of the fast brilliant reds. As a result, the market price for this article is from fifteen to twenty times above normal and only very small quantities are available.
The general market conditions are concisely set forth in the following extract from one of the numerous letters received from the large dye firms announcing further advances in prices: “Referring to your inquiry regarding advance in price of our dyestuffs, we beg to advise that for the most of our products the advance has been 3 cents per pound, plus 50 percent over prices in effect before the war. In the case of some special colors the advance has been even more, all due to the increase in cost of manufacture and increased expense of Importation. Furthermore, it has been impossible to obtain any of a number of important colors. A steamer is now discharging la New York, and another is on the sea which is considerably overdue. Upon the arrival of this last steamer no more dyestuffs will come from Germany until the present conditions have changed.
We can only hope for an early resumption of foreign shipments, at which time we will again be in a position to be of service to our customers.
(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
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