Hints of a Silver Lining

Package printers' 2001 prospects look brighter than the cloudy overall economic picture.

by Regis J. Delmontagne, President, NPES

As 2001 began, our industry was concerned, for the first time in several years, with the prospect of an economic slowdown. The printing industry in general, and package printing in particular, have been doing very well recently, but some authorities fear even a modest economic setback could have disproportionate impacts.