Industry M&A Activity : Deals Are in Full Bloom

For those printers in some level of distress, who may or may not be experiencing an uptick in orders, this may be an opportune time to cash out as opposed to doubling down in an industry that seems to be banking more on digital than offset presses, even though digital printing still represents a tiny fraction of the total number of printed pages. Granted, the initial financial outlay for digital gear may be less than for traditional iron, but can shorter (and more frequent) runs and smaller margins sustain a traditional offset shop? It may be better to join an organization that can complement your own through expanded offerings, with the aggregated firm better serving the client lists of each company.