1999 Top Flexible Package Printers
Projected profits and forecasts for grow in 1999 also indicate flexible packaging printers are mostly optimistic that in spite of so many negative pressures, they can find alternative or complementary processes, constructions and end-use markets.
In this year's survey of North America's largest flexible package printers, those categorized as "small" companies (less than $15 million in sales) seem most excited about the prospects for growth. As a group, they are looking to grow an average of 13.2 percent. Their "medium" and "large" counterparts ($15-$50 million, and greater than $51 million, respectively) are forecasting grow at 9.7 percent and 6.6 percent. However, the tide turns with respect to estimated profits. There, the larger printers are looking at 11 percent on average. Estimates by medium companies are at 6.9 percent, while those in the small range may fare slightly better at 8.5 percent.
- Places:
- North America