16 May 2014
Improvement in print demand continues, with further growth predicted in Q2
Sentiment among printers, on the general state of trade, remained positive on balance during Q1, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey. The balance between those believing that the general state of trade improved (30%) rather than declined (22%) was 8; lower than forecasted ( 13). Nevertheless, this represented the fourth positive result in a row, matching the run seen between Q2 2010 and Q1 2011 and before that back in 1994.
Also in Printing Outlook this quarter:
- Pay Reviews – what have companies done and what do they expect to do.
- Web to Print - just how much of printing companies turnover is currently derived through Web to Print?
- How do respondents view the current position of their business?
- Pre-packs - how many companies have been directly affected by the activities of a pre-pack?
- A more in-depth look at energy costs.
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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