See Commercial Printing and Printers for additional
industry resources applicable to all segments of the commercial printing industry, including
digital printers. For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400
individual industries.
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Arts Information Network
Navigating Print Markets
http://www.gain.net/ Select "Bookstore - Market
Trends"
Report provides an assessment of the economy and print markets over the last year and
a forecast of future trends, major threats, and opportunities that will impact print markets
over the next two years. The scope of the report is limited to economic and competitive
factors that directly influence printers' sales and financial performance.
Graphic Arts Information Network
PIA/GATF Print Market Atlas
http://www.gain.net/ Select "Bookstore - Market
Trends"
Publication provides data on national, regional, state, and local commercial printing
markets, with data broken down by market segments--including digital printing--and employee
size of establishments.
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Surveys & Statistics
http://www.sgia.org/surveys_and_statistics/
Various surveys covering topics such as business growth plans, financial outlook, substrates
and specialties, and personnel practices for digital printing companies and other special
imaging printers. Summaries available free online.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources
which cover a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends,
and Outlook.
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Specialty
Graphic Imaging Association
Operating Ratio Study for the Graphic Imaging Industry
http://www.sgia.org/nonmemberstore/
Study provides income statements, balance sheets, and comparative cost and income ratios
for digital printing companies and other special imaging printers by size and production
specialty.
Graphic Arts Information Network
PIA/GATF Ratios - Digital Printers
http://www.gain.net/ Select "Bookstore - Ratios"
Comprehensive analysis encompassing 16 separate volumes provides financial and operating
statistics and key financial ratios for printers of all types by size, process, product,
and geographic area.
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and
key financial ratios for digital printing and printers and more than 10,000 other lines
of business. Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of
sales. Available in all firms, small business, sole proprietor, and business start up
versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics, RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering
a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial
Ratios.
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Specialty
Graphic Imaging Association
Wage and Salary Survey
http://www.sgia.org/nonmemberstore/
Survey provides salaries for 91 positions based on location, product specialty, and number
of employees for digital printing companies and other special imaging printers.
Graphic Arts Information Network
Survey of Printing Management and Administrative Compensation
http://www.gain.net/
Select "Bookstore - Management and Compensation Issues"
Comprehensive study reports on compensation rates and benefits for management and administrative
positions, with results summarized by location, company size, labor status, business segment,
and economic environment for digital printers and other commercial printers.
Graphic Arts Information Network
Survey of Sales Compensation
http://www.gain.net/
Select "Bookstore - Management and Compensation Issues"
Survey provides information on fringe benefits, compensation formulas, and compensation
for full-time sales representatives employed by digital printers and other commercial
printers.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources
covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Commercial Printing and Printers for business
valuation resources applicable to all segments of the commercial printing industry, including
digital printers.
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and
Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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