Global Commercial Printing

The IBISWorld Global Commercial Printing industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in: printing on apparel and textile products, paper, metal, glass, plastics, and other materials, except fabric (grey goods); and/or performing prepress (e.g., platemaking, typesetting) and post press services (e.g., book binding) in support of printing activities. The printing processes employed include, but are not limited to, lithographic, gravure, screen, flexographic, digital, and letterpress. Printing establishments in this industry do not manufacture the stock that they print but may perform postprinting activities, such as bending, cutting, or laminating the materials they print, and mailing. The major end-products produced by printers include magazines; direct mail, catalogs, brochures, signs and other advertising material; labels for packaging; annual reports; and business forms.