Message from the President: Q4 2025

It's the Last Quarter of a Big Year

We’ve reached the final quarter of 2025, and I want to take a moment to reflect on what’s been a remarkable year in many ways.

• Consolidation in Georgia
  As the print industry continues to contract, Georgia remains a strategic hub. This year, Drummond in Atlanta and Wallace Graphics in Duluth both announced major acquisitions to expand their operations in Georgia and the Southeast. It’s clear that more printers are pursuing a strategy of alignment, scale, and shared vision.
  
  
• Market Shifts
  The Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s announcement that it is ending its print edition in 2026 was symbolic of market dynamics the print industry has been adjusting to for years. Elsewhere, a pair of large paper mills in south Georgia closed their doors as demand in the paper industry continues to evolve.
  
  
• Investments in New Technology
  Printers in Georgia continue to pursue new processes and technology. Investments in advanced digital presses, robotics, automation, and predictive maintenance reflect a move toward more flexible, high-volume, on-demand print and personalization services.
  
  
• Managing Uncertainty
  New uncertainty was introduced this year in the form of tariffs. One silver lining is that the relationship between printers and suppliers has strengthened due to their need to communicate more than usual.
  
  
• Strength in Community
  Perhaps due in part to all of the above, we’ve seen an increase in involvement from PIAG members this year. Our events experienced turnout like we haven’t seen since before the pandemic. Plus, more volunteers are raising their hands to support the PIAG Foundation’s workforce development initiatives.

In some respects, the print industry is well-prepared for this dynamic environment. Printers have been adapting to shifting market conditions for years – much longer than other industries that are just now starting to feel some instability.

Through it all, PIAG is here to support you. Please reach out to us anytime if there is ever anything you need. Best wishes for a successful Q4!

Sincerely,

Jon Krueger
President & CEO