Economics & Forecasting

PRINTING United Alliance research reports provide timely, accurate analysis of the printing industry’s performance and prospects. Topics include how sales, confidence, profitability, and other key business indicators are trending; capital investment plans; hiring plans; compensation rates by job title; printing establishments and sales by state; and the developments — whether economic, technological, demographic, or social — that are redefining the industry.

Andy Paparozzi Chief Economist PRINTING United Alliance

Andrew D. Paparozzi is Chief Economist at PRINTING United Alliance. His responsibilities include analyzing and reporting on the printing industry’s performance and prospects. His primary responsibility, however, is being an observer of the industry, listening carefully to the issues and concerns of company owners, executives, and managers.

Paparozzi’s work at PRINTING United Alliance includes the COVID-19 Print Business Indicators Research series, the Growth Strategies and Capital Investment Report, the Printing Industry Markets and Products Report, and Economy Watch. He is a regular speaker at printing industry conferences and a regular contributor to the industry trade press.

Paparozzi joined PRINTING United Alliance in July 2018. Previously, he worked 31 years at the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL), where he developed the Association’s State of the Industry Series, Capital Investment Report, and Compensation Series.

Industry Economic and Business Trends Analysis

Staying on top of industry trends is essential to your success. Throughout the year, PRINTING United Alliance's research team creates top-notch reports for the industry and works with consultancies to conduct commissioned research. PRINTING United Alliance members get unlimited access to the resulting reports, featured here, that reflect the scope of the printing industry.