Nearly half of printers increased output during the third quarter of 2014, according to the latest BPIF Printing Outlook survey.
The quarter reports looks at trends and forecasts in the printing industry.
Key data
| 87% printers reported normal or better than normal order books during Q3 |
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49% increased their output during the quarter |
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55% predicted trading activity to remain the same in Q4 |
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38% expect to see higher output levels in Q4 |
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17% said there had been a decline in trade in the print industry during the quarter |
Additional facts
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Overall output increased during Q3 and is expected to improve further in Q4
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Costs remained stable for most
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Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) said competitive pricing remained one of their main business concern
- Overall improvement in the industry was slightly above forecast
BPIF’s printing Outlook survey is available from the BPIF website. You can find more information here.
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