Recent Graphic Arts Publications by Mason Consulting

Mason Consulting prepares many statistical and technological assessments for clients.  Most of these studies are proprietary to the client, but some are available for sale or reference.  Among the major Mason Consulting studies available to the general public are the following:

Major Publications Produced Solely by Mason Consulting

Every December since 1990, Mason Consulting has produced a detailed report of the annual Print Outlook conference in Washington, DC.  This highly regarded economic conference deals specifically with the printing industry and provides detailed perspective for the next twelve months.  Our report is a complete report of the meeting, with commentary related specifically to the individual client’s business.  Many printing industry companies purchase this report year after year.  Even attendees often purchase the report to route to members of their staff, thus eliminating their need to take notes.

The Market for Print Finishing Technologies. Client report, in collaboration with PrintCom Consulting Group, benchmarking the use of specialty print finishing equipment such as die cutters, foil stamping equipment, laminators, ultraviolet curing equipment, and many other devices in the graphic arts industry. PRIMIR: Print Industries Marketing Information and Research Organization. May 2005. 188pp.

A Study of the Current and Future Status of Integrated Automation in the Commercial Printing Industry. Client Report, in collaboration with PrintCom Consulting Group, assessing and forecasting computer integrated manufacturing in the printing industry. PRIMIR: Print Industries Marketing and Information and Research Organization. March 2005, 287 pp.

A Report on Print Outlook 2004. Client report on the annual printing industry conference. December 2003. 39 pages plus supporting material. $475 from Mason Consulting.

To purchase a copy of the 2004 report, contact us.

To reserve a copy of the 2005 report, contact us.

Major Publications Produced For Clients (Some Are Available For Sale To The Public)

2002 FSEA Computer and Software Survey. Client report analyzing the use of computers and software in the foil stamping and embossing industry. Foil Stamping & Embossing Association. August 2002. 44 pages. $27 from FSEA..

The Dealer Channel for Manufacturers. Client report comparing the needs and concerns of manufacturers with those of graphic arts dealers and distributors.  NPES: The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies. March 2002. 105 pages.

2001/2002 FSEA Operations and Wage Survey. Client report analyzing operations and wages in the foil stamping and embossing industry. Foil Stamping & Embossing Association. October 2001. 40 pages. $250 from FSEA.

Membership Profile & Data. Client report analyzing association membership and demographics. Foil Stamping & Embossing Association. Summer 2001. 12 pages.

2000 Compensation Practices Survey. Client report documenting biannual member compensation survey. Composite Can & Tube Institute.  August 2000.  31 pages.

Employee Information Guide. Workbook, sample employee information guide, and accompanying computer disk.  PrintImage International.  Keys Series.  July 2000.  184 pages plus supporting material.  $199 from PrintImage International..

2000 Tube and Core Recovered Fiber Survey. Client report documenting annual member survey of recovered fiber usage. Composite Can & Tube Institute.  August 2000.  10 pages.

Mailing Services—How They Do It.  PrintImage International White Paper No. 5. August 1999. 8pp. 

1998 Sales Compensation Survey. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Distribution Statistical Series. June 1998. 52pp.

Computerization and Business Systems at Dealers and Resellers. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Channel FlashStudy 1. 1997. 12 pp.

Service Practices of Dealers & Resellers. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association White Paper 10. 1997. 8 pp. .

Dealers & Resellers View the Channel. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association White Paper 9. 1997. 8 pp.

A Report on Print Outlook 98. Client report on the annual printing industry economic conference. December 1997. 41 pages plus supporting material.

NAGASA Manufacturers Speak Out on Trade Shows. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Channel FlashStudy 2. May 1998. 12 pp.

Manufacturers View the Channel. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association White Paper 8. 1997. 8 pp.

Distribution Practices: Assessment & Direction —by Manufacturers. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Distribution Statistical Series. 1997. 68 pp.

Assessment and Directions of Distribution Practices by Dealers and Resellers. Assessment and Directions of Distribution Practices by Dealers and Resellers. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Distribution Statistical Series. 1997. 62 pp.

1996 Sales Compensation Survey. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Distribution Statistical Series. 1996. 44pp.

1996 Electronics & Computers Survey. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Distribution Statistical Series. 1996. 60pp.

1994 Service Practices Survey. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Distribution Statistical Series. 1994. 70pp.

1994 Dealer Sales Compensation Survey. North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association Distribution Statistical Series. 1994. 34pp.

FormsMark XIII: Form/Label '94; Markets, Products, Applications. International Business Forms Industries FormsMark Market Research Series. December 1993. 78pp.

FormsMark XII: Understanding Direct-to-Plate Technology: Review & Applications. International Business Forms Industries FormsMark Market Research Series. July 1993. 78pp.

Publications Containing Major Contributions by Mason Consulting

Direct Digital Imaging. By PrintCom Consulting for GAMIS, the Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service of the Printing Industries of America. April 2003. 301p. $1995 from PRIMIR

Study and Analysis of Digital Color Wide Format Printing.  By PrintCom Consulting for GAMIS, the Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service of the Printing Industries of America. November 2002. 303pp. $595 from PRIMIR.

Market Potential for Polyester Printing Plates (2001-2005).  By PrintCom Consulting for GAMIS, the Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service of the Printing Industries of America. 2001. 100pp. No longer in print.

Electricity Use in the Printing Industry. By Energetics, Inc, for the Electric Power Research Institute Center for Materials Fabrication and the NPES. February 1995. 184pp.

Package Printing—An Industry Assessment, 1994-2000. By Prism Associates for NPES: The Association for Suppliers of Printing and Publishing Technologies and for GAMIS, the Graphic Arts Marketing Information Service of the Printing Industries of America. 1995. 260pp (NPES version); 216 pp (GAMIS version). Mason Consulting provided the chapter on Labels, and edited the entire report. No longer in print.