“From a profitability standpoint, 2006 compared favorably over 2005 with a 30.7 percent increase over the previous year,” said Webb. “While we have experienced four quarters of increased profitability since 2005, we are still far from the record levels set in the years 1999 and 2000.” The report contains historical data from 1995 through the end of 2006, and current dollar and inflation-adjusted shipments per employee, as well as data on the reduction in labor costs to offset energy and materials costs. The bonus audio file—included in the report package—provides a frank analysis from Dr. Webb offering opinions on the 2006 results.
Report on Commercial Printing Industry’s Profitability
“From a profitability standpoint, 2006 compared favorably over 2005 with a 30.7 percent increase over the previous year,” said Webb. “While we have experienced four quarters of increased profitability since 2005, we are still far from the record levels set in the years 1999 and 2000.” The report contains historical data from 1995 through the end of 2006, and current dollar and inflation-adjusted shipments per employee, as well as data on the reduction in labor costs to offset energy and materials costs. The bonus audio file—included in the report package—provides a frank analysis from Dr. Webb offering opinions on the 2006 results.