Screen Printing Establishments—2010–2020
According to the latest, recently released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2021 there were 5,559 establishments in NAICS 323113 (Commercial Screen Printing). This represents an increase of 25% since 2010—but a decrease of -0.1% from 2020. In macro news, the third estimate of Q2 GDP is unchanged, but with some subtle changes “under the hood.”
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Frank opines on the future of the library. He sees libraries as access locations for Internet connection because the ultimate library is on the Web. People will still borrow books, but most research will be online.
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2023 FESPA Print Census Highlights Global Wide-Format Trends
The FESPA print census is an industry barometer that helps vendors and print service providers (PSPs) understand market dynamics in key industry segments, including signage and display, graphics, textile, and industrial. With nearly 1,800 respondents from 120 countries, this year’s survey continues a research partnership between FESPA and Keypoint Intelligence that began back in 2007. This article provides a top-level overview of the findings from our most recent survey.
Pushing the Boundaries of Luxury Wallcoverings, Emiliana Parati Invests in Epson Technology
Digital printing has been a boon for efforts to make textiles and apparel, including home decor, more sustainable. And with both businesses and consumers looking for interior decor options, customized wall coverings are gaining popularity as well. In this article, compliments of Debbie McKeegan, textiles expert and WhatTheyThink contributor, she profiles Italian company Emiliana Parati, based in the province of Cremona and in business for almost half a century, with a focus on how they have integrated digital printing into the mix.
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In the first installment in this new “Smart Leader Insights” series, Wayne Lynn explores how leadership works, all the moving parts of leadership, and how to become a better leader.
Turnover and Employment in Print in Europe—Switzerland
This bi-weekly series of short articles aims to shed a spotlight on the size of the printing industry in Europe per country and how revenues and employment developed in 2020, when the pandemic impacted businesses. This time we look at Switzerland, the eighth-largest printing industry by turnover in Europe.
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The new 2023 Specialty Digital Ink and Toner Embellishment Study provides detailed analysis of how current users of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies are utilizing them, what the response from customers has been, how satisfied print providers have been with the sales and profitability of these jobs, where the challenges lie, and their general feelings about the future of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies.
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Printing Outlook 2023 - The WhatTheyThink Overview of the Current State of the Printing Industry
The new Printing Outlook 2023 report provides detailed analysis of the latest WhatTheyThink Business Outlook Survey, the latest industry economic data and macroeconomic trends, as well as industry and cultural technological trends to look out for in 2023 and beyond.
Screen Printing Establishments—2010–2020
According to the latest, recently released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2021 there were 5,559 establishments in NAICS 323113 (Commercial Screen Printing). This represents an increase of 25% since 2010—but a decrease of -0.1% from 2020. In macro news, the third estimate of Q2 GDP is unchanged, but with some subtle changes “under the hood.” Full Analysis
Turnover and Employment in Print in Europe—Switzerland
This bi-weekly series of short articles aims to shed a spotlight on the size of the printing industry in Europe per country and how revenues and employment developed in 2020, when the pandemic impacted businesses. This time we look at Switzerland, the eighth-largest printing industry by turnover in Europe. Full Analysis
July Shipments: Down, Down We Go
In a year that continues to surprise, July 2023 printing shipments came in at $7.04 billion, down from June’s $7.40 billion. Full Analysis
Recent Discussion
David Carrillo on Xerox Withdraws from drupa—and From Production Print?
At the beginning of the year Xerox was considering not attending Printing United but they will have a significant presence. No one knows what the future holds. Reply
David Carrillo on Xerox Withdraws from drupa—and From Production Print?
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928092715/en/Xerox-Announces-542-Million-Repurchase-of-Shares-from-Carl-C.-Icahn-and-Affiliates Innovation is in Xerox' genetic make-up and I am sure there are things that will come out of the changes in… Full comment Reply
Chuck Werninger on Xerox Withdraws from drupa—and From Production Print?
This seems like the sad conclusion, the beginning of the end, for one of our industry's pioneering companies and who largely made the digital printing market segment. It's not surprising given the lack of innovation in the last 10 years but it is har… Full comment Reply
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Allan, congratulations on your amazing, influential career! Reply
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