American-based, Eco-friendly Commercial Ink Supply Companies

Being able to proudly display your Made in America and Eco-friendly banners on the front page of your online printing company website means that several aspects of your company have to come together, using the appropriate inks being one of the most important aspects. The only problem is that finding an American-based AND eco-friendly commercial ink supplier can be very time-consuming, especially if you are not sure where or how to look. This is why the list below was compiled. The commercial ink companies listed here are both based in the US and provide green inks and like products, saving you much time and frustration searching on your own.

Gans Ink and Supply Co. This supplier and manufacturer of inks, solvents, cleaners, and more provides an Environmental Committment to its customers, which includes working closely with the American Soybean Association in providing soy-based inks. With its corporate headquarters in LA and locations in Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Oregon, Washington State, Atlanta, and San Antonio, Gans is truly an all-American company.

United Soybean Board What better place to go for eco-friendly industrial ink companies than the official site of the USB. Plus, all of the companies listed are solely in the United States. Simply click on the "contact info" link next to each company and you'll see the location, phone number, and website for each ink supplier.

J.M.Fry Printing Inks With locations in Atlanta, Nashville, Louisianna, Massachusettes, New Jersey, and Florida, this American ink manufacturer provides quality, environmentally-friendly inks to not only American companies but all over the world. J. M. Fry has stayed ahead of the environmental movement, since they've been producing green products for over 25 years.

Miller Cooper Company Although not all of the inks from this company are necessarily environmentally-friendly, they do provide a soy process series of ink products as well as many of the inks they carry are low VOC or vegetable-based; just make sure to check the properties each product so that you don't buy an ink, solvent, or coating that is harmful to the environment. The Miller Cooper Company has locations only in the US, but they do purchase inks from a few manufacturers outside of the US.

Ink World Magazine This online magazine provides a very comprehensive list of ink companies located on the North American continent, with a search tool for finding a US ink company by name, category, or a term you provide. Or just browse through the list of ink companies organized alphabetically. Some of the ink companies listed don't have a website, but Ink World gives their contact info as well as a list of ink products the company specializes in below the contact info. Many but not all provide environmentally-friendly inks, so you will need to be sure to check the website or ask when you call about their green products.