Alain Vermeire Editor-in-chief Grafisch Nieuws/M&C/Print ... - Ipex

BELGIAN GRAPHIC ARTS INDUSTRYIN GENERALStructural and economic problemsToo much capacity, a lot of small companiesMore mergers, strategic alliances or collaboration inevitable:consolidation but still too slowSmall family enterprises with no niche activities will have hardtimesPrint jobs formerly done by small printers around the corner, willgo to digital print officesToo much me too, investments should be made according to realbusiness plan and mission statementCompanies with strong investments in automation and up-todatemachinery during the last 3 years, have an advantageBig issue: cost efficiency