Execs Examine Future Growth

Ronnie Davis, chief economist for the PIA/GATF, projected 3 to 3.5 percent growth in the economy for 2006 and 2007. He also projected printing shipments will increase 2.5 percent in 2006. Davis is also encouraged by the 2 to 3 percent growth forecasted for 2006, particularly in a mature industry such as commercial printing.