GRAPH EXPO WRAP-UP -- Traditional Offset Gets a Booster Shot

Pricing certainly was an issue that permeated all areas of the show floor, including press manufacturer booths, with reports of discounts/creative financing used to attract potential buyers. Also, loan approvals continue to be an issue, especially for smaller printers seeking third-party financing.

With many print shops battling weak and unprofitable sales, their balance sheets are currently not very appealing to lenders. But even the larger press suppliers, with their own financing arms, are being more diligent in making deals to avoid the loan defaults and press repossessions that have plagued them during this recession.