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OE-A Reveals Climate Survey Results

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7 years ago

May 5, 2017

Screen Printing Screen Printing May 2017 Issue

The Organic and Printed Electronics Association (OE-A) has shared results from its most recent business climate survey. The seventh edition of the report indicates growth in the industry. Key takeaways include:

• Eighty percent of participants expect positive development within the industry during the coming year.
• Projected sales revenue for 2017 is 8 percent.
• The consumer electronics, medical/pharmaceutical, automotive, lighting, and energy sectors are the most targeted areas for OE-A members.
• Thirty-three percent of surveyed companies plan to hire more employees before October.

Further information from the survey can be found in OE-A’s press release.

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