Andrew D. Paparozzi

Though the printing industry faces short-term uncertainty from tariffs and rising costs, the future is bright for those that embrace structural change through automation, AI, smart robotics, and customer-focused innovation.

More than 90% of PSPs surveyed by PRINTING United Alliance anticipate business impacts from rising tariffs. Here is what to expect.

The printing industry is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by economic recovery, AI integration, and strategic investments. Printers must adapt to evolving market demands to seize these opportunities.

The most recent State of the Printing Industry found profitability remains a top concern, interest in AI is growing, and success requires using all tools.

Commercial printing sales will grow 1.5% to 3% in 2024, with the odds of finishing below that range — because the economy slides into recession or sticky inflation forces higher interest rates — greater than the odds of finishing above it.

Fewer participants in the latest PRINTING United Alliance State of the Industry survey say their sales are growing, more report pre-tax profitability is declining, and nearly three-quarters feel credit conditions are tightening. Here is what to expect.

A new State of the Industry Survey shows how printers plan to strengthen margins this year by diversifying, increasing prices, selling more effectively, improving cost management, and making capital investments.

The survey confirms the crisis is getting worse. Respondents reported significant declines during the past 60 days in the availability of coated and uncoated paper, vinyl, plastics, inks and coatings, and more.

The supply chain crisis has affected the printing industry as deeply as any recession. Consequences range from rampant cost inflation to clients moving from print to electronic alternatives. How are printing companies responding? And how effective have their responses been?

Wide-format printers view 2022 with a mix of optimism and realism. They expect to grow and see opportunity in a broad range of products. But they also expect supply shortages and labor shortages.