Year in Review: Not the Best of Times

The NAPL politely declined the invitation to hold merger talks with the PIA, citing a preference to remain independent while focusing on its consulting business. The news came at a time when some observers felt the industry could not support two associations for printers.

Two more companies folded as the leaves began to change colors: Ramsey Press in Mahwah, NJ, along with Precision Technology of Pembroke, NH. Ramsey Press filed for Chapter 7 liquidation, while Precision Technology apparently closed without providing notice.