American Printer Magazine
News and Articles / Special Reports
http://americanprinter.com/
Industry news and information focused on printing technology for commercial printers. Special reports
listed in "Resource Center" focus on specific printing equipment types or market segments. Articles
and reports are accessible free online.
National Printing Equipment Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Market Data
http://www.npes.org/market_data/index.html
Provides participants with detailed market data on imaging/prepress, systems, and software, pressroom/bindery
and finishing equipment, and graphic arts supplies. Also includes monthly and quarterly market
reports and an annual forecast for the economy and the printing and publishing technologies industry.
Available to members only.
Market Research
http://www.npes.org/index.html Select "Publications
- Market Research"
Market research studies covering various market segments of the printing and publishing industry
including prepress, press, postpress/bindery and graphic arts supplies.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales
class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for printing equipment
dealers and distributors. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole
proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis
can be viewed free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
National Printing Equipment Association
Compensation Surveys
http://www.npes.org/ Contact association for more information.
Surveys provide compensation and practices data for 45 positions in five major job categories for
manufacturers and distributors of printing equipment and supplies. Individual surveys include service
personnel, marketing and sales personnel, and engineering and manufacturing personnel.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
Employee Compensation Report
http://www.naw.org/publications/pindex.php
Two-volume report provides comprehensive analysis of executive and employee compensation—including
salaries, bonuses, commissions, and fringe benefits—with survey results broken out by sales volume
and geographic region. Table of contents and selected excerpts can be viewed free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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