Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Printing industry has struggled over the past five years. Consumers are increasingly favoring digital alternatives, such as online media, over printed materials. Adding to the industry's woes, decreasing sales volumes and downward pressure on unit selling prices have hampered profit margins. Over the next five years, the industry is projected to continue its decline though at a slower pace. Substitutes to commercially printed material will continue to adversely affect industry activity. To adapt to declining demand, printers will diversify into cross-media products, including multimedia layout and design... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The Printing industry is highly fragmented, with the four largest printing companies accounting for just 17.4% of the industry's revenue. The majority of commercial printers in the United States are privately owned and generate less than $35.0 million in revenue on average. Furthermore, more than 70.0% of firms operating in this industry have fewer than 10 employees. Throughout the past three decades, there has been an increase in market share concentration due to mergers and acquisitions. One such acquisition occurred in July 2010, when Quad/Graphics acquired World Color Press, the second-largest provider of print, digital and related services in the Americas... purchase to read more