Graphics industry develops positively
After a slump at the beginning of the year, the graphic arts industry has regained momentum in recent months. In addition, the industry association is calling for more flexibility regarding night work.
After a lull at the beginning of the year, the graphic arts industry has regained momentum in recent months: The Viscom industry association's index of gross value added in the graphic arts industry rose by 1.2 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. The increase is due to the second quarter, which saw growth of 2.3 percent, as announced by Viscom on Thursday. In the first quarter, the index had only risen by 0.3 percent. Demand from the advertising and retail sectors, which are the printing industry's two largest customers, picked up in particular.
Viscom is using the publication of the half-year figures to once again demand a free hand for night work. This is necessary in the face of competition from abroad and should not be made more difficult by official measures, according to the communiqué. The authorization procedures for night work must be simplified.
The graphic arts industry is dependent on flexible working conditions, writes Viscom President Peter Edelmann in the press release. The market situation and the high level of investment require optimal utilization of production capacities. "Continuous night work must not be restricted any further," Edelmann continues. Viscom is therefore demanding unrestricted authorization for both newspaper and commercial printers and is calling for a revision of the corresponding ordinance to the Employment Act.
Viscom is using the publication of the half-year figures to once again demand a free hand for night work. This is necessary in the face of competition from abroad and should not be made more difficult by official measures, according to the communiqué. The authorization procedures for night work must be simplified.
The graphic arts industry is dependent on flexible working conditions, writes Viscom President Peter Edelmann in the press release. The market situation and the high level of investment require optimal utilization of production capacities. "Continuous night work must not be restricted any further," Edelmann continues. Viscom is therefore demanding unrestricted authorization for both newspaper and commercial printers and is calling for a revision of the corresponding ordinance to the Employment Act.
