Ironmark is proud to be listed at #109 on Printing Impressions’ Top 300 List for 2021, which is a list of all digital, offset and large format print companies nationwide. The past few years were an exciting period of growth for Ironmark, and we strive to continue this upward trend in the years to come.
In past years, Ironmark made it on the list for Printing News Top 100 -- the industry-recognized list of the nation's top 100 quick and small commercial printers -- June 2018 issue. Each year, Printing News scans commercial print companies and looks at the state of the industry as presented by commercial print owners across North America. Also, Ironmark earned the #2 slot of all quick and small commercial printers in North America in 2018. Not a bad spot to be in by a long shot. In the 2019 publication of Printing Impressions’ Top 400 List, Ironmark was listed at #169.
Of course, we are thrilled that Ironmark earned a coveted top spot in the Top 300 Printing Companies in the U.S. List, but also, the printing industry (despite what some might think) is healthy and growing thanks to forward-thinking leaders in the field. According to IBISWorld, the overall revenue of the printing industry in 2021 was $78.3 billion.
All in all, it's been a successful few years for the top commercial print companies in the U.S. Check out the trends below to see other new things happening in the printing world.
(Btw, the 2016 issue of Printing News was not the first time Ironmark CEO Jeff Ostenso has been on the cover of a magazine for being awesome.)
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PRINTING NEWS TOP TRENDS
A few more trends came from the article. First, clients rely on their print partners to do more than just printing. The most successful printing companies are ones that have gained trust over the years.
They understand their client's needs, and are adapting to those needs. Now, those clients are asking their "print" partners to zoom out and consult on marketing strategy. It's the (formerly print-only) companies who have diversified their offerings to creative services, large format printing, website design and development, digital marketing, and more that are winning.
The ability for clients to continue to partner with vendors they trust seems to be contributing to the growth. Next, the rise of digital print is trending due to the need for smaller runs and highly customizable marketing collateral with variable printing.
People don't expect a direct mail piece to have their name big, bold and part of the artwork. Now, we can do this, so amidst hundreds of emails, companies can stand out with tailored physical pieces that draw attention and cut through the clutter.
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