In a year where change was truly the only constant, one of the results of the COVID-19 pandemic here at NAPCO Media was that the annual Printing Impressions 400 list of the top printing companies in the United States and Canada became the Printing Impressions 350. Despite a variety of unprecedented challenges in compiling this annual list amidst the pandemic, our colleagues at Printing Impressions persevered, and through their tireless efforts produced this 2020 edition of this highly sought after industry ranking.
The list once again provides a snapshot in time of the top printing companies across all segments. The ranking is based on annual sales, and much like in recent years, a variety of packaging companies appear toward the top. Packaging, in fact, proved to be one of the more lucrative segments of the printing industry in 2020, and as Printing Impressions Editor-in-Chief Mark Michelson writes, even provided significant growth opportunities for those outside of the segment.
As for the packaging industry, the top 10 package printers within the 350 looks a little bit different this year too, consisting of longtime veterans of the list and some newcomers. The top 10 packaging companies are listed below, and be sure to check out the full list by clicking here.
PI 350 Ranking | Company Name | Location | Sales in Millions
6 | Transcontinental Inc. | Montreal | $2,285.80
10 | Mondi North America | Jackson, Mo. | $650.00
12 | Fort Dearborn | Elk Grove, Ill. | $525.00
18 | BELMARK, Inc. | DePere, Wis. | $375.00
30 | Fortis Solutions Group | Virginia Beach, Va. | $188.00
34 | Smyth Cos. | St. Paul, Minn. | $143.00
42 | MPI Label Systems | Sebring, Ohio | $126.00
45 | Hammer Packaging | W. Henrietta, N.Y. | $111.00
57 | Lewisburg Printing | Lewisburg, Tenn. | $84.00
58 | OMNI Systems Inc. | Mayfield Village, Ohio | $82.00
Cory Francer is an Analyst with NAPCO Research, where he leads the team’s coverage of the dynamic and growing packaging market. Cory also is the former editor-in-chief of Packaging Impressions and is still an active contributor to its print magazines, blogs, and events. With a decade of experience as a professional journalist and editor, Cory brings an eye for storytelling to his packaging research, providing compelling insight into the industry's most pressing business issues. He is an active participant in many of the industry's associations and has played an essential role in the development of the annual Digital Packaging Summit. Cory can be reached at cfrancer@napco.com