SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS—   INX International Ink Co. has informed customers in North America of a price increase on all solvent inks and coatings, effective September 1.  INX claims despite efforts to absorb costs, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left management no choice. The expense to manufacture solvents, especially alcohols used in the production of critical sanitizers and medical initiatives to fight the virus, has risen sharply this year. INX says they will continue to monitor the situation although and  expect the price for solvents will likely continue to increase. Other manufactures are expected to raise their prices.