Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
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Consumers are increasingly getting their news online, which is reducing demand for newspapers and other print publications, slowing the need for ink. The industry will continue to experience a decline in revenue during the next five years, with consumers also reducing spending on packaged goods that rely on ink manufacturers. Industry operators will continue to see a decline in revenue as new technology replaces print media... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
The Ink Manufacturing industry is primarily concentrated in the Great Lakes and Southeast regions. One of the industry's primary markets is manufacturing industries, many of which are located in these regions. Proximity to these industries explains the high concentration of establishments in these regions. Together, the Great Lakes and Southeast regions account for 46.1% of industry establishments and 40.4% of US manufacturing companies.
The Great Lakes region accounts for 21.7% of industry establishments and nearly one-quarter of industry employment. Within this region, Illinois has a dominant presence; the state accounts for 8.1% of ink manufacturers nationwide... purchase to read more