Paramus, N.J., Oct. 24, 2003 – Joseph V. Vincenzino has joined the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL) as senior economist in the Association’s Printing Economic Research Center (PERC), which produces research and publications sponsored by Heidelberg, Kennesaw, Ga. Based at NAPL headquarters in Paramus, N.J., Vincenzino will report to Andrew Paparozzi, NAPL vice president and chief economist. The appointment of Vincenzino helps support the strengthened role of PERC within NAPL and the Center’s well-earned reputation for going beyond “facts and figures” to provide unparalleled insights into the printing industry. With a career in economics spanning more than 30 years, Vincenzino served most recently as senior economist with Economic Intelligence Company, New York. In previous positions, he was an Economic Development/Corporate Location Consultant for The Wadley-Donovan Group, Morristown, N.J., and senior economist for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP), he is a member of the National Association for Business Economics and the Financial Planning Association. A U.S. Army veteran, Vincenzino did his undergraduate study in Economics at the College of the City of New York, and received an MBA with a focus on Finance and Investments from Baruch College, New York. “As the challenges printers face increase and the pace of change accelerates, the insights we generate about where our industry is now, where it’s headed, and what it takes to succeed become more important than ever,” said Paparozzi. “Joe Vincenzino is a well-respected, seasoned economist who will help uphold PERC’s long tradition of providing the best proprietary research and analysis in the industry. He’ll use his considerable skills to help us make the kinds of assessments NAPL members can use to run their businesses and position themselves for the future. I’m extremely pleased to welcome him to NAPL.” Vincenzino will work with Paparozzi to implement a wide range of PERC initiatives.