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:
UK to follow global expansion of inkjet printing
21 March 2024
The latest expert analysis from Smithers identifies the potential of the latest generation of inkjet systems to improve profitability across the global print market. Read more about the new report The Future of Inkjet Printing to 2029.
Intergraf Economic News (Paper Prices) - April 2024
19 April 2024
Access the latest edition of the Economic Newsletter for the European Printing Industry for data on paper consumption, and pricing data for pulp, paper and recovered paper.
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