Industry Profile & Economics

F.R.E.D. is the most in-depth financial benchmarking program for the graphic communications industry. This customizable, online system allows you to see at-a-glance how your company compares with others in the industry, including industry profit leaders.

F.R.E.D. allows you to select from 175 different Ratios calculations. Here are just some that you can choose:

• Gross profit
• Factory payroll
• Employee benefits
• Utilities—heat, light, etc.
• Paper
• Advertising
• And more!

Once you select these specific calculations for comparison, you can then choose which type of firms you would like to compare to your company. Filters include:

• Region
• Sales Range
• Affiliate
• Digital Printing/Press
• Type of Product/Process: Printers, Label Printers, Binders, Business Forms

By subscribing to F.R.E.D., you can continuously monitor the state of your company. Such analysis and comparison may point to deviations from management’s goals or expectations. F.R.E.D. can help you improve your business, determine areas where you can save money, and help increase profit margins.

Learn More about F.R.E.D.

To learn more about how to use this tool and discover more of the benefits of subscribing to F.R.E.D., click on the following link: How to Use F.R.E.D.

Questions?

For more information about Printing Industries of America’s Ratios study and F.R.E.D., contact Ed Gleeson at 800-910-4283, ext. 756 or egleeson@printing.org.