Widthwise 2025


Welcome to Widthwise 2025


 managing editor of Image Reports. Alongside Benjamin, we have both worked tirelessly to not only conduct the biggest independent survey on the current state of the wide-format industry, but to produce this extensive report. With us both only having joined this much-loved title in the autumn, carrying out this survey


and reading the responses from the 110 participants has opened our eyes to the inner workings of the industry and helped in our understanding of the everyday struggles and strifes that PSPs encounter. Not forgetting all the positives that come with running a print business! I would like to pay a huge thank you to everyone that took part this year and helped us to grow


the survey by 10%. 


at www.imagereportsmag.co.uk/widthwise. Happy reading!


Melanie


Melanie Attlesey Managing editor, Image Reports mattlesey@datateam.co.uk


03 | From printer to paper Assistant editor Benjamin Austin takes a look at the headline stats


04 | Data analysis: Business outlook Assistant editor Benjamin Austin crunches the 


08 | Data analysis: Technological outlook  your money is being spent and what equipment you’re looking to invest in


12 | Always an honour Stephen Davies, EMEA marketing director, provides his response to Roland DG coming out top in the most innovative manufacturer poll


16 | Pinched pennies and tightened belts  cost-of-living crisis is having on their business


20 | Data analysis: Environmental outlook Managing editor Melanie Attlesey explores the wide-format industry’s viewpoint on the environment and sustainability


22 | Manufacturers speak their mind Six manufacturers answer questions thrown up by responses to this year’s Widthwise Survey


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28 | Margins, markets and momentum Johnny Shell from Keypoint Intelligence  Widthwise Survey


30 |  We hear from the respondents themselves as they share their thoughts and feelings on the current state of the wide-format print industry


Managing editor: Melanie Attlesey mattlesey@datateam.co.uk


Assistant editor: Benjamin Austin baustin@datateam.co.uk


Advertising manager: Krysan Hallett khallett@datateam.co.uk


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2025 An Image Reports publication


The 18th annual survey and analysis of the state of the UK and Ireland’s wide-format inkjet print sector


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