Without a Second Stimulus, Expect Recovery to Slow
October 15, 2020 at 10:05 am

As the U.S. economy continues its climb from the depths of recession, there are still many questions regarding the second stimulus package. Further delays in an agreement could possibly lead to a deceleration of economic recovery. A situation like this would certainly slow recovery and the longer the wait, the more urgent the situation may become.

COVID-19 Business Indicators Show Recovery, But a Rocky Road Still Lies Ahead
August 20, 2020 at 9:29 am

In the second COVID-19 Print Business Indicators Report, participants indicated that activity, as well as optimism, was rising across all segments compared to the deepest days of the crisis. While the road ahead may still be challenging, the past few months have been highlighted by some clear steps toward recovery.

Preventative Maintenance Plans and Safety Precautions: A COVID-19 Priority
August 4, 2020 at 9:04 am

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has probably required you to take extra precautions for the health and safety of your employees and visitors. While many conversations continue to, and should, concentrate on hygiene measures, it’s important for you to also maintain your facility and equipment.

The Printing Industry Takes First Steps Toward Recovery
July 9, 2020 at 9:23 am

Key printing industry business indicators are showing improvement, according to a recent NAPCO Research/PRINTING United Alliance survey. Improvement is over the deepest days of the COVID-19 crisis, and activity is still far below what is normal for this time of the year. But movement off the bottom is the first step toward recovery.

Maintaining Profitability in Print Post COVID-19
June 30, 2020 at 9:14 am

With signs that the economy is beginning a path toward recovery, it's a good time to prepare your business for what lies ahead. A recent NAPCO Research report offers essential trends and strategies to help print service providers drive profitability into 2021 and beyond. Here are four key trends.

Printing Industry Data Trends: Benchmarking for Company Efficiency
June 16, 2020 at 11:09 am

Packaging Impressions' sister brand Printing Impressions releases an annual listing of the top printing companies in the U.S. and Canada, ranked by annual sales volume, which serves as a microcosm of key trends and market dynamics influencing the printing industry. In an effort to uncover additional insights, NAPCO Research took a closer look at data collected to develop key benchmarks focused on sales per employee.