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(Weymouth, MA) February 20, 2009 . . . According to InfoTrends’ research, while commercial litho remains the largest segment in terms of value of shipments among the print and related services segments, digital printing is the fastest growing area. Despite being relatively smaller in size than most segments, digital printing establishments are growing in terms of the number of establishments as well as the value of shipments. One factor contributing to this growth is the fact that many establishments that may have originated as either a prepress service bureau, quick print, or even offset litho have evolved into digital printing sites. This is a direct result of a migration of their business from one of these other more traditional models to a new business model and, hence, primary source of revenue, which is now coming from digital printing. Nevertheless, the 2008 recession has certainly had an impact on nearly all sectors of the economy, including printing. While some segments such as digital color and direct mail still represent growth opportunities, the growth rates of these segments will be impacted by the economic downturn. Continuing declines in print volumes will likely intensify the downward trend of the overall market, along with other factors such as competition from other media, the transformation of the industry, and high competitiveness within a mature market. Steve Adoniou, an Associate Director at InfoTrends, commented, “We expect that the U.S. economy will begin recovering in either the second half of 2009 or early 2010. Once a recovery is underway, we expect that the U.S. printing, publishing, and related industries will resume modest growth rates.” InfoTrends has released its latest forecast for the U.S. printing and publishing market. U.S. Printing and Publishing Market Sizing: 2007-2012 provides an overview of the 2007 U.S. printing and publishing industries, including the number of establishments and the value of shipments. It also provides a growth estimate for the value of shipments in the U.S. printing and publishing market between 2007 and 2012. This report is available for immediate purchase. For more information, visit our online store or contact Robyn Wuori at ext. 103 or via e-mail at . InfoTrends, a Questex company, is the leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. We provide research, analysis, forecasts, and advice to help clients understand market trends, identify opportunities, and develop strategies to grow their businesses. Additional information about InfoTrends is available on the Web at www.infotrends.com Copyright © 2009 InfoTrends. All rights reserved. Reproduction or reuse of InfoTrends materials is strictly prohibited without prior written consent. If you are interested in referencing InfoTrends content, please submit your request to . |
