PI 400 - - Year in Review - A Year We'll All Remember

The poor economy had an immediate impact on mergers and acquisitions, which dwindled down to a handful of notable transactions. The few that did take place trace their roots back to the now-seemingly heady days of 2000.

In early September, thousands of printers converged upon Chicago for PRINT 01 with a sense of hopeful optimism. After all, economies stumble and rebound, and new technologies often afford even newer opportunities for this venerable, enduring industry. Talk revolved around a possible shift in the fourth quarter of the year, leading to a more fruitful 2002. And what better way to usher in this infusion of confidence than to visit the Windy City and witness the industry at its best?