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A Message from


our Ownership Group January, 2018


Dear Clients,


Many of you have asked for our take on the state of the print industry as well as the state of Modern Litho and how we are positioning our company to serve you in the future. It’s an interesting time for sure, as we see some shift in economic and industry trends that will impact us all.


Here is our commentary on a few topics you have asked about:


Paper Cost. The cost of paper is increasing and the upward trend is expected to continue. After a decade of poor operating margins, the paper manufacturing industry has been “rightsizing” for the past few years. With the shuttering of two North American mills in 2017, the surplus of paper in the marketplace has evaporated. As supplies tighten, prices have risen and are projected to continue.


Large print projects will require more preplanning as print buyers can no longer count on ready paper availability. Last minute or unplanned orders that stretch the printer’s supply chain may be delayed, perhaps significantly, while paper is sourced. The key to minimizing cost and ensuring timely production is communicating early with your printer.


There is a bright side to higher paper costs as all of us who incorporate print products for marketing, packaging, publishing and communication benefit from a healthy and profitable paper industry. With profit comes reinvestment…with reinvestment comes efficiencies…with efficiencies come stable and long-term controlled costs.

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