New Era Of Consolidation

DeWese expects to see more consolidations by smaller firms pooling their assets under one roof to eliminate multiple overheads and enjoy increased equipment utilization.

Time For Survival

"It's getting tougher and tougher for the smaller printer to survive," he says. "It's tough to get financing. When the banks open up again—if and when they do—the boutiques, the smaller companies, have a chance to survive a little longer. We're definitely going to see some dissipation.