Commercial Printing--Slowdown Slated for '99?

The way the PIA's chief economist sees it, 1999 will be a pause from the economic growth the country has enjoyed the past four years. Davis already has a catch phrase for the economic condition next year: "Slowing but Growing."

Davis believes print markets will grow in terms of volume, but he thinks printers will need to test their creativity and financial prowess in controlling costs and maintaining viable profitability.