Nine Macrotrends Affecting Printing Businesses in 2024

Print-business macro trends 2024

In a keynote presentation at the 2023 Printing United Expo, Lisa Cross, Principal Analyst at NAPCO Research, discussed 9 printing-industry macrotrends culled from recent NAPCO surveys of commercial print businesses, sign and display graphic companies, and print buyers and influencers. Some of the trends Cross highlighted included: Below is a quick summary of key points. … Read more

Print-Industry Research Suggests Economic Slowdown Is Likely to Continue in 2024

The economic slowdown that the printing industry experienced in 2023 is likely continue to well into 2024. That is one of the key findings from the PRINTING United Alliance’s midyear 2023 State of the Industry/Economic Outlook reports. At a keynote presentation at the 2023 PRINTING United Expo, Chief Economist for the PRINTING United Alliance Andrew … Read more

Recipients of 2021 Sustainable Business Recognition Awards Named by PRINTING United Alliance

On Earth Day, 2021, the PRINTING United Alliance named the 15 recipients of its 2021 Sustainable Business Recognition Awards. The awards honor companies for sustainable business practices as well as projects that have reduced the company’s environmental footprint, improved employee safety and well-being, and optimized the company’s bottom line. This year’s honorees include: 9 print-service … Read more

Printing United Alliance and Idealliance Merge

PRINTING United Alliance and Idealliance have officially merged. As the pre-eminent standards, training, and educational association in the printing industry, Idealliance will operate as a division of the PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based print and graphic arts association in the United States. “Over the past few years, PRINTING United Alliance has focused on … Read more

PRINTING United Digital Experience Highlights Growth Opportunities

Registration is now open for the online PRINTING United Digital Experience Oct. 26 – Nov. 12. There is no charge to attend the three weeks of live, guided programming, educational sessions, and panel discussions. Attendees can also view product launches, get 24/7 access to the Exhibitor Product Showcase and virtual booths, and speak with exhibitor … Read more