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NAPLThe Trade Association for

Excellence in Graphic Communications Management

Providing graphic communications company owners, executives, and senior managers with insights, strategies, and

guidance to grow their businessfor nearly 75 years.

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Our Members’ Success Is Our Business

Helping our members:

► Make informed business decisions.

► Minimize risk.

► Anticipate change.

► Profitably grow their business.

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A 74-Year Tradition of Industry Service

1933: National Association of Photo-Lithographers

1934: NRA (National Recovery Administration) names NAPL official agency

1971: National Association of Printers and Lithographers

1979: Moves headquarters to New Jersey

1982: Forms GASC with PIA and NPES

1999: National Association of Printing Leadership

2002: R&E Council Merges with NAPL

2006: NAQP Merges with NAPL

2007: NAPL Network

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NAPL Network Facts

►Over 3,000 Members Worldwide

►Staff of 34 located throughout the US

►Two Offices: Paramus, NJ (headquarters); Chicago, IL

►Board of Directors – 40 Directors; 9 Member Executive Committee

►Chairman – Joan Davidson; Sheridan Press

►President – Joseph Truncale

►Annual Budget is over $6 million

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Addressing ChallengesActing on Opportunities

No matter what your business objective, NAPL can help you achieve it:

► Diversifying into new services

► Developing an effective growth strategy

► Maximizing your company’s sales performance

► Developing a company strategic plan

► Reducing costs and improving operational performance

► Maximizing your organizational ‘bench strength’ through training and education

►Leveraging new and emerging technologies to add value for customers and maximize your ROI

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Business-Building Services

► Full range of consulting services – NAPL Professional Services Group

► Acclaimed economic and industry trends analysis

► Industry-specific periodicals and books

► Educational conferences and seminars

► Information-rich website – www.napl.org

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NAPL Network Members. . .

. . .use our management and economic information to improve their business.

► Proprietary industry analysis from NAPL’sPrinting Economic Research Center

► Acclaimed State of the Industry Series – insights for year-long strategic planning.

► Targeted research on quick / small commercial printers from NAQP

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NAPL Network Members. . .

. . .join a nationwide network of industry executives who share their interests and concerns.

► NAPL Top Management Conference

► NAPL Industry Trends Analysis Group – I-TAG

► NAQP Owners Conference

► R&E Council of NAPL Applied Technology Conference

► Many other valuable networking opportunities

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NAPL Network Members. . .

. . .have immediate, toll-free access to answers about any industry-related issue:

With our Members-Only Information Central servicethe answers you need are just a phone-call away.

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NAPL Network Members. . .

. . .enjoy member discounts on all Network events, products, and services.

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NAPL Network Members. . .

. . .take advantage of money-saving discounts from some of industry’s leading suppliers of:

► Business insurance

► Shipping

► Overnight delivery

► Office Products

► Phone service

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New MEMBER TIERS Due Structure

Now NAPL Network members can:

► Choose membership option that supports their business objectives.

► Customize how they leverage our extensive resources.

► Select membership level based on level of services they use.

► Choose NAPL, NAQP or R&E “track.”

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A Member SolutionFor Every Need

From basic educational materials to a true partnership with NAPL designed to grow your business—we can provide it all.

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FOUR MEMBERSHIP TIERS

► Executive

► Corporate

► Partner

► Premier

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►Up-to-the-minute information and insights on industry trends.

►Money-saving discounts on NAPL Network products and services.

►NAPL State of the Industry Report.

►The NAPL Business Review.

►Access to ‘members-only section of website.

►And much, much more.

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All Executive Tier benefits plus:

►Complimentary consultations with NAPL experts.

►Year-long NAPL State of the Industry Series.

►Six Council memberships for key employees with targeted e-newsletters.

►And much, much more.

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All benefits of first two tiers plus:

►Valuable insights into your own company’s performance through Performance Indicators, Management Plus, etc.

►One of following NAPL Professional Services Group consultations:

Digital Capabilities or OperationsAssessment ● Competitiveness eKG™ ● Budgeted Hourly Rates or Cost Study ● Business Valuation

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For those seeking a true partnership with NAPL. . .

►Special retainer-based relationship.

►NAPL Network focuses its many resources on helping you succeed.

►Customized to support your specific business objectives.

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An Investment in Your Company’s Future

In today’s competitive business environment, having the resources of The NAPL Network behind you is more important than ever.

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An Investment in Your Company’s Future

An NAPL Network membership can help your business grow, respond more effectively to changing market dynamics, leverage technology more effectively, and become more profitable.

For information, call (800) 642-6275, Option 5, or visit www.napl.org