EuPIA - the European Printing Ink Association – unifies the voice of 14 national associations and represents almost 100 printing ink manufacturers who employ some 13,000 people. With an output of more than one million tonnes worth €3.5bn per year, the printing inks, printing varnishes and lacquers industry is an important economic factor in Europe. At European level, EuPIA promotes the common interest of the sector and engages in relevant policy discussions. Founded in 2003, EuPIA is a division of CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colours Industry.