GATF: GATF: Printing predictions

The 2000 Technology Forecast, published annually by the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (Sewickley, PA), prints reports by various sources in the printing industry.

May 31, 2000

The Web Offset Assn., for example, predicts in the report that a labor shortage will continue until at least 2003. According to The Boston Consulting Group, paper consumption will continue to rise despite electronic media.

The 72-page booklet is available for $12.50 ($10 for GATF/PIA members) plus shipping.

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GATF: GATF: Printing predictions

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