Sun Chemical

Employee size

10,001+

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Cincinnati, OH

With roots reaching back to 1818, Sun Chemical manufactures printing inks, coatings, color materials and advanced materials for packaging, graphics and specialized industrial uses. A member of the DIC Group, the company combines more than two centuries of color expertise with a global workforce of over 21,000 and 17 research and development centers. Its R&D operation invests more than $100 million annually and averages two patents a month, with sustainability shaping new materials and printing solutions.

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