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2007 IPG Salary Survey (PDF)
February 1, 2007 From In-plant Graphics
Results of In-Plant Graphics' biennial salary survey.
February 1, 2007 From In-plant Graphics
Results of In-Plant Graphics' biennial salary survey.
IPG's 2007 Ranking of Top In-plants (PDF)
December 1, 2007 From In-plant Graphics
IPG's 2007 ranking of the largest In-plants.
December 1, 2007 From In-plant Graphics
IPG's 2007 ranking of the largest In-plants.
IPG Market Data 2008 (PDF)
June 1, 2008 From In-plant Graphics
An detailed analysis of the In-plant Industry in 2008.
June 1, 2008 From In-plant Graphics
An detailed analysis of the In-plant Industry in 2008.
IPG Survey of Government In-Plants (PDF)
September 1, 2008 From In-plant Graphics
Results of In-Plant Graphics' survey of government in-plants.
September 1, 2008 From In-plant Graphics
Results of In-Plant Graphics' survey of government in-plants.
Print Activity on the Rise
June 2006 From E-News
NAPL’s Printing Business Index, the graphic communications industry trade association’s broadest measure of print activity, rose to 59.1 in March 2006 from 56.5 in February and 55.9 in January. (A reading above 50.0 means more printers report activity is picking up than report activity is slowing down; a reading below 50.0 means the opposite.) Gains in pricing, work-on-hand, hiring, and hiring plans account for the increase. Commercial printing industry sales also increased in the first months of 2006, up 8.5% in February and 5.9% in January, compared to year-earlier levels.
June 2006 From E-News
NAPL’s Printing Business Index, the graphic communications industry trade association’s broadest measure of print activity, rose to 59.1 in March 2006 from 56.5 in February and 55.9 in January. (A reading above 50.0 means more printers report activity is picking up than report activity is slowing down; a reading below 50.0 means the opposite.) Gains in pricing, work-on-hand, hiring, and hiring plans account for the increase. Commercial printing industry sales also increased in the first months of 2006, up 8.5% in February and 5.9% in January, compared to year-earlier levels.
New Data on Manufacturing Sector
September 2006 From E-News
A new IPG survey of in-plants in the manufacturing sector has yielded some interesting results: • The most common items printed are business forms (75% print them), tags/labels (72%) and brochures (69%). • Though slightly more (72%) offer offset printing than digital printing (69%), an impressive 54% handle CD/DCD production. • Less than half (45%) handle variable data printing. • Insourcing is done by 61%, with 40% of this work coming from local businesses. See the full report in our September issue.
September 2006 From E-News
A new IPG survey of in-plants in the manufacturing sector has yielded some interesting results: • The most common items printed are business forms (75% print them), tags/labels (72%) and brochures (69%). • Though slightly more (72%) offer offset printing than digital printing (69%), an impressive 54% handle CD/DCD production. • Less than half (45%) handle variable data printing. • Insourcing is done by 61%, with 40% of this work coming from local businesses. See the full report in our September issue.
Printed Electronics USA 2006 Promises Exciting Roster of Speakers, Topics
November 2006 From Press Center
CAMBRIDGE, UK—03 November 2006—The premier event in printed electronics is pleased to announce an exciting roster of thought provoking speakers and topics. Covering all aspects of printed electronics, from technical to financial, Printed Electronics USA 2006, is being held in Phoenix, Arizona December 5-6th. Delegates will hear from companies looking to the promise of this nascent technology to solve real world problems and open entirely new markets. For example, given that situational information is mission critical for military applications, delegates will hear from Dr. Darrel Hopper of the US Air Force Research Laboratory and the diverse opportunities the USAF sees for the
November 2006 From Press Center
CAMBRIDGE, UK—03 November 2006—The premier event in printed electronics is pleased to announce an exciting roster of thought provoking speakers and topics. Covering all aspects of printed electronics, from technical to financial, Printed Electronics USA 2006, is being held in Phoenix, Arizona December 5-6th. Delegates will hear from companies looking to the promise of this nascent technology to solve real world problems and open entirely new markets. For example, given that situational information is mission critical for military applications, delegates will hear from Dr. Darrel Hopper of the US Air Force Research Laboratory and the diverse opportunities the USAF sees for the
Printing Business Improving...Or Is It?
December 2006 From E-News
Printing industry profits increased slightly over the past year according to the 2006 PIA/GATF Ratios Survey. The average printer’s before-tax profit on sales was 2.7 percent over this past year. While this was an increase compared to 2.5 percent for 2005, it is still below the 3.0–3.4 percent range experienced from 1995–2001. Meanwhile, The Industry Measure (formerly TrendWatch Graphic Arts), in its “Printing Forecast 2007” report, says three out of 10 graphic design and production establishments expect business conditions in the next 12 months to be “excellent,” an assessment shared by 29 percent of commercial printers. Among those same printers, 22 percent said business
December 2006 From E-News
Printing industry profits increased slightly over the past year according to the 2006 PIA/GATF Ratios Survey. The average printer’s before-tax profit on sales was 2.7 percent over this past year. While this was an increase compared to 2.5 percent for 2005, it is still below the 3.0–3.4 percent range experienced from 1995–2001. Meanwhile, The Industry Measure (formerly TrendWatch Graphic Arts), in its “Printing Forecast 2007” report, says three out of 10 graphic design and production establishments expect business conditions in the next 12 months to be “excellent,” an assessment shared by 29 percent of commercial printers. Among those same printers, 22 percent said business
Océ Models Picked by BLI
December 2006 From E-News
Two models from Océ Imagistics have won Buyers Laboratory’s Fall “Pick of the Year” awards in the fax-centric multifunctional category. The Océ Imagistics fx2080 was deemed “outstanding” in the high-volume category, and the Océ Imagistics fx3000 received the same honor in the mid-volume category. To merit winning a BLI “Pick” award, a product must be a superior performer in BLI’s battery of lab tests, during which BLI evaluates all critical performance areas, including reliability, image quality, multitasking capabilities, productivity, print drivers, ease of use, toner yield and much more.
December 2006 From E-News
Two models from Océ Imagistics have won Buyers Laboratory’s Fall “Pick of the Year” awards in the fax-centric multifunctional category. The Océ Imagistics fx2080 was deemed “outstanding” in the high-volume category, and the Océ Imagistics fx3000 received the same honor in the mid-volume category. To merit winning a BLI “Pick” award, a product must be a superior performer in BLI’s battery of lab tests, during which BLI evaluates all critical performance areas, including reliability, image quality, multitasking capabilities, productivity, print drivers, ease of use, toner yield and much more.
Wholesale/Retail In-plant Survey
December 2006 From E-News
A new IPG survey of in-plants at wholesale/retail companies reveals that 59 percent provide variable data printing. 41 percent insource work from customers outside their companies, with the highest percentage coming from Non-profits. Only 29 percent have the right of first refusal for all printing/copying at their company, but 88 percent charge back for work. Watch for the full report in our January issue.
December 2006 From E-News
A new IPG survey of in-plants at wholesale/retail companies reveals that 59 percent provide variable data printing. 41 percent insource work from customers outside their companies, with the highest percentage coming from Non-profits. Only 29 percent have the right of first refusal for all printing/copying at their company, but 88 percent charge back for work. Watch for the full report in our January issue.
In-plant Salary Survey Results Are In
February 2007 From E-News
A new In-Plant Graphics survey reveals a rise in in-plant managers’ salaries in almost every industry. The three industries that pay their in-plant managers the most are also the ones boasting the biggest salary jumps over 2005: • Banking/Finance (up $24,628) • Transportation (up $17,725) • Utilities (up $16,582) Average salaries for in-plant managers in communications/publishing firms also rose an impressive $11,448. Also notable: salaries for college/university managers climbed $7,862 since 2005, closely followed by government in-plant salaries, which increased by $7,358. Dropping substantially were salaries for managers at architectural, construction and engineering firms. Their checks shrank by $12,000. The only other sector to suffer a salary decrease
February 2007 From E-News
A new In-Plant Graphics survey reveals a rise in in-plant managers’ salaries in almost every industry. The three industries that pay their in-plant managers the most are also the ones boasting the biggest salary jumps over 2005: • Banking/Finance (up $24,628) • Transportation (up $17,725) • Utilities (up $16,582) Average salaries for in-plant managers in communications/publishing firms also rose an impressive $11,448. Also notable: salaries for college/university managers climbed $7,862 since 2005, closely followed by government in-plant salaries, which increased by $7,358. Dropping substantially were salaries for managers at architectural, construction and engineering firms. Their checks shrank by $12,000. The only other sector to suffer a salary decrease
Paycheck Comparison
February 2007 From In-Plant Graphics
There you sit, toiling away in your in-plant, confident your hard work is allowing your parent organization to run more smoothly, but not sure you’re being rewarded adequately for your efforts. If only you knew how much other in-plant managers were making. Well In-Plant Graphics is here to help once again with our biennial salary survey. This year we received an impressive 380 responses. From these we have calculated average salaries in a number of different categories—data you can present to your supervisors when it’s time to talk money. While in-plant managers’ salaries rose in almost every industry, some increased far more than others.
February 2007 From In-Plant Graphics
There you sit, toiling away in your in-plant, confident your hard work is allowing your parent organization to run more smoothly, but not sure you’re being rewarded adequately for your efforts. If only you knew how much other in-plant managers were making. Well In-Plant Graphics is here to help once again with our biennial salary survey. This year we received an impressive 380 responses. From these we have calculated average salaries in a number of different categories—data you can present to your supervisors when it’s time to talk money. While in-plant managers’ salaries rose in almost every industry, some increased far more than others.
Consumers Prefer Printed Communications
June 2007 From E-News
A recent survey completed by International Communications Research (ICR) revealed that even in today’s digital world, consumers prefer mail over other communications vehicles (such as e-mail) for receiving new product information and offerings as well as confidential business communications (bank statements, financial reports, etc.) The study, commissioned by Pitney Bowes, found that the majority of consumers (73 percent) prefer mail for receiving new product announcements or offers from companies they do business with, as compared to 18 percent for e-mail. Mail was also preferred by 70 percent of respondents for receiving unsolicited information on products and services from companies with which they are not currently
June 2007 From E-News
A recent survey completed by International Communications Research (ICR) revealed that even in today’s digital world, consumers prefer mail over other communications vehicles (such as e-mail) for receiving new product information and offerings as well as confidential business communications (bank statements, financial reports, etc.) The study, commissioned by Pitney Bowes, found that the majority of consumers (73 percent) prefer mail for receiving new product announcements or offers from companies they do business with, as compared to 18 percent for e-mail. Mail was also preferred by 70 percent of respondents for receiving unsolicited information on products and services from companies with which they are not currently
The Largest In-plants
December 2007 From In-Plant Graphics
December 2007 From In-Plant Graphics
Which in-plants are the largest in North America? We get asked this question dozens of times a year. To find out, we surveyed our readership. Most of the largest in-plants replied, allowing us to create two lists: The largest in-plants according to the number of full-time-equivalent employees (half of the part-time/temporary employees were added to the full-time figure). The largest in-plants according to sales. (If a sales figure was not provided, the annual budget was used.)
Direct Mail Spending Grows 5.0% in 2007
January 2008 From Press Center
NEW YORK—January 22, 2008—In the face of otherwise daunting marketplace challenges—including a substantial postage rate increase, higher raw materials costs and heightened competition from low-cost interactive media—U.S. direct mail spending continued to grow in 2007, climbing 5 percent from 2006 to total $58.4 billion in aggregate investment, according to a white paper released today by Winterberry Group, a leading strategic consulting firm serving the marketing industry. The white paper, entitled Vertical Market Trends in Direct Mail 2008, is the New York-based consulting firm’s fourth annual study of the direct mail sector, inclusive of both mailers and the production service providers who support their campaigns.
January 2008 From Press Center
NEW YORK—January 22, 2008—In the face of otherwise daunting marketplace challenges—including a substantial postage rate increase, higher raw materials costs and heightened competition from low-cost interactive media—U.S. direct mail spending continued to grow in 2007, climbing 5 percent from 2006 to total $58.4 billion in aggregate investment, according to a white paper released today by Winterberry Group, a leading strategic consulting firm serving the marketing industry. The white paper, entitled Vertical Market Trends in Direct Mail 2008, is the New York-based consulting firm’s fourth annual study of the direct mail sector, inclusive of both mailers and the production service providers who support their campaigns.
