Print Employment Picked Up in May -- But the Non-Production Surge Is the Real Story
Overall printing industry employment rose 1.0% in May, but non-production employment surged 2.5% -- the biggest single-month gain in that category in over a year. Non-production roles include sales, estimating, customer service, and management. The data signals that print companies are investing in commercial infrastructure, not just production capacity -- a direct response to what acquirers are paying for.