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“DynamicsPrint® with IMP is the heart of our planning estimations and imposition systems.
Estimating has become an important science. Our young estimators can deliver accurate plans just as an experienced estimator, with loads of experience, would.”
Angel Viveros, Estimation Manager
Foli De Mexico, Mexico
“The reason we chose DP was because it’s an industry solution which solves many of the problems we had in the standard Microsoft Dynamics setup. Also, there was demand from the management to have final costing, which was also a major challenge in the standard Dynamics solution.
DynamicsPrint® also helps us greatly with scheduling and shop floor management. The data gathered gives us great insights, and results in a much more cost-efficient production.”
Jochem Sants, Project Manager
Van der Most, Heerde, Netherlands
“The professional and highly skilled DynamicsPrint® team led the implementation to develop the expertise internally at DCM with a team of Subject Matter Experts from each of the specialized print production areas. DynamicsPrint’s expertise regarding the system and the industry was instrumental to ensuring the configurations were done properly. As this is a highly configurable solution, the approach and implementation was very well structured and ensured that the team worked from the basic setups to the more complex setups with a pace that was manageable and retainable.
DynamicsPrint® adjusted the resource requirements to accommodate both technical and functional areas of expertise as needed throughout the project, providing best practice directives to ensure that the proper approach was being followed.”
Karen Redfern, VP Operations Technology
DCM, Canada
“I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with DynamicsPrint® and the support you have given KP San Leandro since our launch. The seemingly endless set of tools available really help us run and improve our business.
The visibility into job statuses, P&L, and the ability to create and manage cues that give our team a personalized look into their own area of responsibility have become essential to our business model. I can’t even imagine going back to our old system. Thanks to the DynamicsPrint® team for all your help and support.”
Mark Floyd, Division Director
KP Corp. San Leandro, USA
The State of the Industry Report 2025, released by PRINTING United Alliance, presents a sobering yet strategic view of the current landscape for the printing and packaging sector. Drawing on data from nearly 200 participating companies, the report identifies key trends shaping both immediate challenges and long-term opportunities.
Market Conditions Remain Difficult
The first half of 2025 saw only a 0.7% increase in overall sales, with more than 60% of respondents reporting either flat or declining performance. Profitability is down for 44.7% of businesses, driven by rising operating costs and continued price sensitivity in the market. Notably, many companies have chosen to postpone investments until economic signals become clearer.
Top concerns among industry leaders include:
A potential economic downturn (cited by 79.4%)
Tariff-related cost and supply chain disruptions (62.5%)
Broader policy uncertainty and inflation
Strategic Opportunity Through Technology
Despite this uncertainty, the report outlines a path forward. AI and smart robotics are increasingly seen as transformative technologies that could drive operational efficiency and resilience. While only 9.5% of companies currently have a robotics budget, more than a third expect to make such investments within the next three years.
The report urges decision-makers not to delay strategic shifts. Businesses that embrace intelligent planning tools, predictive analytics, and modular automation will be better equipped to manage complexity, contain costs, and remain competitive.
A Call for Proactive Leadership
The overarching message of the report is clear: passivity is risk. The companies best positioned for success are those that pursue clarity through action — implementing data-driven strategies and investing in future-ready technologies today.
The printing and packaging industry is not only being challenged but redefined. For those willing to lead, the second half of the decade offers significant opportunity for reinvention and growth.
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