Major Group SIC 3555 - Printing Trades Machinery And Equipme...

SIC 3555 - Printing Trades Machinery And Equipment

SIC 35 - Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment
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- SIC 355 - Special Industry Machinery, Except Metalworking
  SIC 351 - Engines And Turbines SIC 352 - Farm And Garden Machinery And Equipment SIC 353 - Construction, Mining, And Materials Handling SIC 354 - Metalworking Machinery And Equipment SIC 355 - Special Industry Machinery, Except Metalworking SIC 356 - General Industrial Machinery And Equipment SIC 357 - Computer And Office Equipment SIC 358 - Refrigeration And Service Industry Machinery SIC 359 - Miscellaneous Industrial And Commercial
  - SIC 3555 - Printing Trades Machinery And Equipment
    SIC 3552 - Textile Machinery SIC 3553 - Woodworking Machinery SIC 3554 - Paper Industries Machinery SIC 3555 - Printing Trades Machinery And Equipment SIC 3556 - Food Products Machinery SIC 3559 - Special Industry Machinery, Not Elsewhere Classified

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing machinery and equipment used by the printing and bookbinding trades. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing textile printing machinery are classified in Industry 3552.

Industry trends:

The Printing Trades Machinery and Equipment industry (NAICS 3555) is currently experiencing several notable qualitative trends. There is a significant shift towards digital printing technologies, driven by demand for quicker turnaround times, customization capabilities, and cost efficiencies. Companies are investing more in innovative solutions such as high-speed inkjet printers, which offer superior quality and faster processing times compared to traditional offset printing.

Sustainability is also an increasingly critical focus. Manufacturers are developing eco-friendly printing systems that reduce waste and energy consumption. The adoption of waterless printing technology and biodegradable inks are examples of this trend in action. Additionally, there is a rising emphasis on automation and the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. Smart printers equipped with IoT capabilities and AI-driven operations are being developed to boost productivity and reduce human error.

For the near future, forecasts indicate continued growth in digital printing, particularly in the packaging and labeling sectors, where customization and short-run production are valued. The push towards more sustainable practices is expected to drive innovation in green technologies. Investments in R&D for advanced printing machinery that can operate efficiently with minimal environmental impact will likely increase. Automation and smart technology will become even more integral, enabling companies to meet growing demands for high-quality, personalized printing services efficiently and effectively.

This industry is comprised of:

Advertising and newspaper mats

Blocks, engravers': wood

Bookbinders'machines

Bronzing and dusting machines for the printing trade

Chases and galleys, printers'

Collating machines for printing and bookbinding trade use

Copy holders, printers'

Electrotyping machines

Engraving machinery and equipment (printing trades machinery)

Envelope printing presses

Etching machines (printing trades machinery)

Foundry type for printing

Gelatin rolls used in printing

Gravure presses

Intertype machines

Leads, printers'

Linotype machines

Lithographic stones

Monotype machines

Paper ruling and sewing machines (bookbinders'machinery)

Photoengraving machines

Planes, printers'

Plates, metal: engravers'

Presses, printing

Printers'machines and equipment

Rules, printers'

Slugs, printers'

Stereotyping machines

Sticks, printers'

Type: lead, steel, brass, copper faced, etc.

Typecases, printers'

Typecasting, founding, and melting machines

Typesetting machines: intertypes, linotypes, monotypes, etc.

Typographic numbering machines

Explore related industries:

SIC 2732 - Book Printing SIC 2893 - Printing Ink SIC 7334 - Photocopying And Duplicating Services

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