14 August 2014
Confidence improves as print demand remains positive - orders and output to continue growth in Q3
Improvement in output and orders continued in Q2 – though not by enough to match the very positive expectations. Almost two-fifths (37%) of printers boosted output in the second quarter of 2014 according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey. A further 45% held output levels steady whilst 18% experienced a drop in output. The overall improvement (the balance between ups and downs) was 19; well below the forecasted 48 but nonetheless the fifth consecutive positive quarterly report.
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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