Pre-press and pre-media services

NACE v2.0 Code: C18.13

About pre-press and pre-media services

NACE code 18.13 covers the pre-press and pre-media services industry, which plays a crucial role in the broader printing and publishing sector. This industry is responsible for the essential preparatory work that enables the efficient and high-quality production of printed materials, from newspapers and magazines to books and marketing collateral. As a key component of the print supply chain, pre-press and pre-media services contribute significantly to the dissemination of information and the promotion of businesses across various industries.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the pre-press and pre-media services industry involve a range of digital and analog processes. These include typesetting, image editing, color correction, plate-making, and the creation of digital files ready for printing. Professionals in this industry utilize specialized software, high-resolution scanners, and advanced printing equipment to ensure that the final output meets the client's specifications and industry standards.

Production inputs

The pre-press and pre-media services industry relies on a variety of inputs, including raw materials such as paper, ink, and printing plates, as well as specialized equipment like computers, scanners, and printing presses. Additionally, the industry requires skilled professionals, such as graphic designers, typographers, and pre-press technicians, who possess the necessary expertise to prepare files for printing and ensure the quality of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of the pre-press and pre-media services industry is the production of print-ready files and materials that can be used by 18.11 Printing and 18.12 Printing and service activities related to printing industries to produce a wide range of printed products, including newspapers, magazines, books, brochures, and marketing collateral. The pre-press and pre-media services industry also supports the 58.11 Book publishing and 58.13 Publishing of newspapers industries by providing the necessary preparatory work for their publications.

Revisions to 18.13

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 18.13. The most recent 1 version of this code (18.13) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 18.13 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (18.13).

HS code HS year HS title
844250HS v2017Plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (18.13).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
1812ISIC v4.0Service activities related to printing

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (18.13).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
32800CPC v2.1Composed type, prepared printing plates or cylinders, impressed lithographic stones or other impressed media for use in printing
89122CPC v2.1Services related to printing

Family tree for pre-press and pre-media services

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18'>18: Printing and reproduction of recorded media</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/1'>18.1: Printing and service activities related to printing</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/13'>18.13: Pre-press and pre-media services</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/11'>18.11: Printing of newspapers</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/12'>18.12: Other printing</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/18/14'>18.14: Binding and related services</a>"]

    

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