Published: 11/23/2006
Day 1: Companies that were destroyed made ink, paint
By Ethan FormanStaff writer
CAI's Web site lists the kinds of inks it has to offer, but it does not describe the operation it had in Danvers, nor does it say what chemicals were stored there. The Web site says it has three locations north of Boston from which it supplies printers with ink. The inks are both solvent- and water-based.
The company, which operates a fleet of delivery trucks, makes a variety of inks, including heat-resistant ink used on plastic, hosiery, produce bags and coffee pouches, for instance. The company also makes gift wrap ink and ink that can be printed on cardboard or shoe boxes.
Material from The Associated Press and staff writer Paul Leighton contributed to this report.
A look at CAI
Business: CAI makes solvent-based and water-based inks and coatings for industrial customers. The "CAI" in the company name stands for "coatings, adhesives and inks."
Locations: Headquarters in Georgetown, with a Danvers location.
Employees: Fewer than 25 companywide, with five to nine employees in Danvers.
Founded: 1985
Ownership: Privately owned and family-operated. Officers and directors are all members of the Sartorelli family.
Web site: www.caiink.com
Source: The Associated Press
