PRIMIR 2017-18 Market Research Lineup: Revealing Studies to Advance Your Business
PRIMIR is a global source of data, analysis, and trend information about print and related communications industries through timely research produced by the industry, for the Industry! PRIMIR (Booth 3255), the market research unit of NPES, annually provides more than $400,000 in research studies to members, including relevant market data and detailed information on graphic communications and related fields.
PRIMIR’s approach in conducting in-depth studies is unsurpassed in quality and actionable market application. The launch of “PRIMIR 2.0” advances with the release of five new market research studies.
Worldwide Market for Print 2.0 Global Opportunities in Packaging (2011-2020)
Focused on packaging, this study’s geographical scope includes 26 countries for market sizing and forecasts, with six countries selected for “deep-dive analysis”—all identified as the largest markets, or fastest growing countries to provide critical market intelligence needs. The study’s benchmark baseline provides 2011/12 - 2015/16 data, and annual five-year forecasts through 2020/21.
In-line Finishing Solutions in the Digital and Offset World
This study investigates available solutions for conventional and digital presses, outlining the pros and cons for each. Digital solutions are offering larger formats, speeds are increasing, and finishing solutions must keep up with these changes. This study covers various options and scenarios where in-line finishing has been implemented, and future trends for in-line finishing. It focuses on the U.S. market, and on in-line finishing solutions in cut-sheet and roll-fed devices in the digital and conventional markets.
Megatrends in Printing Applications
This reexamination of the 2010 “Megatrends in Digital Printing Applications” study expands to include all print with the time horizon to 2007, before the 2008-2009 recession, and projects out to 2020 to provide a comprehensive view of print’s past, present, and future for North America (U.S. and Canada) and worldwide. The report identifies and quantifies the decline in total page volume, changing composition of print, and co-existence of analog and digital print technologies.
North American MIS/ERP Adoption in Commercial Printing
This study explores what typical features of MIS/ERP solutions were purchased, to what extent they are implemented, and how they are integrated into the standard print shop workflow. The study provides insight into which MIS/ERP solutions are most popular, what capabilities are most important, and adoption rates, offering valuable insight for both commercial printers and MIS/ERP members about what capabilities are the most important, their shortcomings, and where improvements can be made.
The North American Market for Printed Rigid and Flexible Plastics
With no previous studies done on the plastics market, not much is known about it. However, plastics is seen as one of several materials to experience growth in the area of print. This study discusses the market for printed rigid plastics and flexible packaging (food packaging, agriculture, wraps, etc.) and niche markets, such as lenticular to provide a better understanding of the trends.
By year-end 2017 the following market research studies will be published:
- Adoption of LED-UV Curing in Printing
- Worldwide Printing Industry Consumables, Inks, and Substrates Usage and Trends
- Worldwide Market for Print 2.0: Global Opportunities in Commercial/Marketing and Publishing
- Service to U.S. Printers: Trends and Outlook
- The Retail Print Marketing Product Evolution in a More Digital World
- Global Trends in Packaging Affecting North American Converter and Supplier Markets
Findings from the above-mentioned “WWMP 2.0” research will be revealed at the upcoming NPES Annual Conference and Brand Inspiration Forum slated for October 16-18 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Leveraging PRIMIR’s methodology to identify and produce timely market intelligence, the following research topics were selected as 2018 deliverables:
- The Corrugated Market in the U.S.
- Worldwide Web-to-Print Market
- Print’s Role in the Ever-Changing World of Media
- Digital Packaging Printing Breadth of Press Offerings
- Color Management Solutions
- The Truth about Millennial Media Habits and Patterns
- The Next Generation: Infusing New Blood into an Ever-Aging Workforce
NPES and PRIMIR members receive all new studies, and have access to all past studies on the NPES website. For information about PRIMIR market research, contact Rekha Ratnam, Senior Director, PRIMIR Market Research at email: rratnam@npes.org, phone: (703) 264-7200, or visit: www.npes.org.
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