New Study Delves Into In-plant Wide-Format Trends

Wide‑format printing is now the proving ground for in‑plant growth. More than seven in 10 operations (72 %) already offer wide‑format, producing an average of five distinct applications—from bread‑and‑butter posters to specialty digital displays.

These findings come straight from PRINTING United Alliance’s In‑Plant Printing KPI Report, Summer 2025 — Executive Summary, the second installment in a two‑part benchmark series produced with NAPCO Research. The survey dissects performance by operation size and compares in-plants that insource with those that don’t. It closes with a forward‑looking view of 2025’s business climate.

Mid‑sized plants (5–19 staff) lead the charge with an 81% adoption rate, closely followed by large shops at 76%. Demand from outside customers is a decisive accelerator: in‑plants that also serve external clients embrace wide‑format far more aggressively (80% versus 61%), underscoring the revenue potential of this service line.

Beyond wide‑format, the data reveal that 60% of managers expect four‑color page volumes to rise this year, signaling sustained demand for high‑impact color work. At the same time, 65% are actively investing in workflow or equipment automation to lift productivity, shorten turnaround, and ease labor‑shortage pressures.

These are just a few of the insights packed into the summary. Download your copy today to benchmark your shop, spot the next growth lane—and make sure you’re ready to capture it.