30 July 2015
Growth maintained at expense of prices and margins - cautious optimism permeating tough climate
The second quarter of the year pushed on with an improved output performance – above expectations – but a slower rate of growth in orders. Compared to Q1, more printers in Q2 were able to increase output (41% compared to 33%), according to the latest Printing Outlook survey. This surpassed the Q2 forecast and, with 37% holding output steady and 22% reporting a decline, ensured that the Q2 improvement (the balance between ups and downs) was 19; below many recent quarterly recordings, but above Q1 and above the Q2 forecast. Furthermore it extends the positive run for output to over two years.
Also in Printing Outlook this quarter:
Pay Review Data, Wage Benchmarking and Cost of Living – FEB 2024 UPDATE
14 February 2024
We have collated data from multiple sources that should be useful for BPIF members that are approaching internal pay reviews, and/or are having a closer look at their pay and benefits structure. The datafile, first published in February 2023, has been updated with the latest available data - and additional content on factors exerting pressure on pay settlements in 2024.
Slight recovery of output and orders falls short of expectations in Q4 - confidence concerns mount in 2024
22 February 2024
Performance in the UK's printing and printed packaging industry did improve in Q4, as far as output and orders are concerned. However, it didn't come close to what would historically be considered the seasonal norm, nor quite match the subdued expectations for Q4.
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