19 May 2015
Output and orders exhibit growth in Q1 - optimism for Q2 is tempered by some uncertainties
The year kicked-off almost precisely as expected in terms of output; and significantly better with regard to the number of orders. One-third of printers increased output in Q1, marginally more than had expected to, according to the latest Printing Outlook survey. Two-fifths were able to hold output steady whilst 26% reported a decline in output – again, slightly more than had expected to. The overall Q1 improvement (the balance between ups and downs) was 7; well below the Q4 seasonal high of 27, but just less than the 8 that had been forecast for the quarter. The positive run for output has now extended to two years.
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?
- Consumables – paper consumption data and printing ink volumes and values.
- 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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