Regional Programs
At&t Cellular phones
Members Save 10% on Business Accounts
Staying connected while you are away from the office is essential to your business. That's why PIASC and AT&T have partnered up to give members an exclusive offer. AT&T has the experience, expertise, and business processes that are critical to your success.
Take advantage of this offer by contacting Jessica Diaz, AT&T Business Account
Manager for PIASC, at (213) 308-5955.
Check out this promotion for members!
Experian Credit Reports
Experian allows members to check the credit worthiness of prospective clients before you enter into a business relationship. Members receive reports on the same day, and may request either a complete Business Profile or a one page Commercial Score summary report, both at the discounted rates. For more information contact Maribel Campos at Ext. 210 or Experian's SmartBusinessReports.com helpdesk at (800) 303-1640.. Now even easier and cheaper when you run your own reports!
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FSC Certification
Group FSC Certification Available Now!
PIASC has joined 16 Printing Industries of America affiliates to form the Regional Affiliate Certificate Group (RACG) offering manufacturing printers with access to FSC chain of custody certification at group rates, making this, the first printers' group created in North America.
The group FSC certification program offers substantial savings with an annual cost of $1,695.00. Participation is limited to printers (not as yet, brokers) with sales of less than $5 million. It will necessitate the FSC required paper trail maintained by the printer and an initial audit, the cost of which is included in the $1,695.00 fee.
If you are already certified, you may change to this program to take advantage of the reduced cost. An explanation of the process and an enrollment form is found by clicking here.
Contact Bob Lindgren at (323) 728-9500 x214.
Ignisis Broadband Internet Solutions
IGNISIS (formerly Atlas Broadband) has a new brand, "Always up. Always Fast," and now offers Bandwidth as a Service! Members get special pricing on IGNISIS provided T-1, DSL and Fixed Wireless network/internet connections, as well as a complimentary “Service Contract” with three hours per month of printer specific network and pre-press support. And now IGNISIS still offers you a full spectrum of VoIP solutions with the same guarantee of excellence they make for their redundant network connectivity and managed service solutions. For more information, contact IGNISIS directly at (800) 549-6626 or visit their website.
Marathon Credit Card Processing
PIASC, through Marathon Solutions, Inc., is offering its members a new buying power program that saves you money on expensive credit card processing fees.
Join the hundreds of printers across the country enjoying this benefit.
This program offers members the following benefits:.
- Industry’s most aggressive wholesale credit card processing rates
- Elimination of all unnecessary Non-Compliant or “Junk” fees
- Complimentary credit card processing software
To take advantage of this new benefit, contact Tim Hutteger at (913) 953-5300.
Website: www.marathonsi.com
Toll Free Number: (877) 948-9733
Click here for step by step information to get started today!
New Horizon Training Classes
MEMBERS GET 20% DISCOUNT FROM NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTERS
Our preferred training partner New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Southern California offers a wide variety of courses designed specifically for printing and graphic arts professionals! For the past 30 years their innovative, award-winning learning methods have revolutionized the way students learn, retain and apply new knowledge.
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Graphics, Web Design and Desktop Publishing applications such as Acrobat, InDesign, HTML, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.
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Desktop Applications software like Windows 7, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project), SharePoint and many others.
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Business Skills including Project Management, Effective Presentations, Managerial Leadership, Time Management, Negotiating Skills to name just a few.
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Technical Systems, Hardware and Software including Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, VMware, CompTIA, RedHat Linux, Information Security, AutoCAD and much more.
We encourage our members to take advantage of this special arrangement and enroll in a class at one of their five Southern California locations today! To sign up for the New Horizons “Design and Media Club,” or any of the hundreds of individual courses available, please visit the exclusive PIASC Members Only portal (below) or contact our dedicated PIASC Account Executive at New Horizons, Robert Kuhlmann at (310) 342-3533. Also, find out if your company is eligible for additional subsidized training for California manufacturers.
Web Portal:
https://portal.nhsocal.com/piasc
User Name = piasc
Password = member
PIASC Employment/Placement
PIASC offers members THREE placement/employment programs to meet their needs: One option free and others at discounted rates
PIASC Printworkers—FREE online Job Board for both members and jobseekers. Contact Rose Dorado, (323) 728-9500 x231.
Printwire Printer E-Commerce
Many clients realize that they need a tool to help them manage the process of print buying. While a number of proprietary solutions are in the market, PIASC offers PrintWire—totally printer driven, not for profit and without transaction charges of any kind. For more information, contact Nick Wagner at (248) 354-9200.
Printworkers Employment/Placement
PrintWorkers.com—Online job posting site offering members the most convenient, timely and economical way to attract industry professionals. Members receive a 50% discount on postings. Contact Amelia Harris at (877) 989-0949 x1.
Prudential Shop Towel Services
PIASC is always looking for ways to improve your bottom line. One area is the cleaning shop towel program that offers printers competitive prices and state-of-the-art environmental compliance technology with Prudential Overall Supply. For additional information call Ashley Carroll at (949) 250-4855 or visit their website. Click here for detailed information and start saving today!
Semper Employment/Placement
Semper International—Specializes in temporary skilled staffing assistance for the graphic arts and printing industry. Semper provides skilled short-term, long-term, and flexible-to-hire placement. Members receive a 5% discount. Call Lisa Arruabarrena at (310) 725-2810.TPX Used Equipment
PIASC is proud to introduce the TPX Marketplace, the worlds oldest and largest used printing equipment marketplace, and the only used equipment marketplace featured in PIA's Graphic Arts Information Network site. Anyone may advertise a machine in the TPX Marketplace for a one time fee of $50 "until it sells". This ad will also appear in the next 2 monthly TPX Marketplace reports that are mailed to all PIASC members. Sellers with many machines for-sale can become a TPX subscriber and get free for-sale ads.
Click on TPX to be directed to their site where you can place your ad!
UPS Shipping
GOOD NEWS! PIASC members can NOW save up to 34% on shipping and 70% on heavyweight shipments. UPS is pleased to help PIASC members save time and money through special services and shipping discounts. We put the power of logistics to work for you every day by providing speed, outstanding reliability and technology tools so you can focus on your business—not your shipping.
Click here for complete details and to sign up now!
National Programs
Adobe Software Solutions
Adobe Systems, Inc. the world’s leading provider of software solutions to create, manage and deliver high impact digital content, now offers members two great ways to save: 15% instantly on all Adobe software, books and training products available at the Adobe store Online, or by joining the Adobe solutions network (ASN) which is a print service provider network dedicated to helping you build and market your Adobe-related output. For more information call (800) 833-6687 or visit the Printing Industries website. To get the member's only discount by phone, call Rebecca Blunt at (412) 259-1837, Ext. 837 for a special code. Codes change periodically, call for the current one. Click here for step by step information to get started today!
Click here for the FREE weekly Adobe eSeminars link.
Apple Computer Equipment and Related Items
Apple now offers PIASC members and their employees, discounts of up to 17% on all select apple products (but not iPhones or Apple tv). To get the discount click here or call (800) 854-3680 from 5am to 7pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday or from 6am to 6pm Pacific Time on Saturday.
You will be required to provide your name and association membership number to qualify for the discount. The discount is limited to one order of up to US$10,000 per association member in any calendar year. If you have any problems, call Maribel Campos at Ext. 210. Click here for step by step information to get started today!
ASI Membership
PIASC members can use ASI's products and services to locate suppliers, source products, and sell branded products to clients and prospects. Members receive greater supplier discounts - and can even use branded products to generate awareness for your business!
Click here to sign up for the ASI Program to receive your discount, or visit www.asicentral.com/PIA.
When you sign up for the ASI Program, you will be able to utilize the following best-in-class tools:
- Membership: In addition to an ASI number for use with suppliers, you will also receive ASI product support, industry certification, free admission to ASI shows, and so much more.
- ESP: Source branded products from 3,000+ ASI suppliers and share them with clients and prospects in a professional presentation via this browser-based tool. ESP subscribers also receive ESP Mobile at no additional charge!
- ESP Websites: A fully customizable e-commerce website reflecting the latest trends in website design. Clients and prospects will be able to shop from you online and even share product ideas using popular social media avenues!
- Marketing Catalogs: Distribute these imprinted catalogs to clients and prospects to help generate awareness for this area of your business and to bring in sales.
BB Direct Database Services
BB Direct offers exclusive savings on mailing list and database hygiene services to members. Members can enjoy exclusive savings on B2B Mailings Lists and Database Hygiene Services. Whether you’re using direct mail to prospect for yourself or your customers, quality mailing lists can be the difference between a successful and a failed campaign. As a leader in the industry of reseller mailing list data and database processing services, BB Direct has the mailing list to make your campaign a success.
Click here for step by step information to get started today!
Caliper Human Resources Services
With their testing products, developmental plans, and advice from expert consultants, Caliper helps companies assess the potential of individuals and develop the promise of organizations. They provide the professional advice you require to make knowledgeable, intelligent, objective decisions. For more information on how to take advantage of the special Printing Industries pricing, click on the members-only link at the bottom of this page on their website.
Government Print Management
Advancing Print Procurement - A New Approach by William Gindlesperger
Seek work in government markets to improve and sustain profitability. PIASC members receive a sizable discount from Government Print Management, a division of e-LYNXX Corporation on selected services related to the obtaining of work from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and other government agencies.
Print experts at Government Print Management, supported by robust databases and proprietary computer-operated systems, gather print bid opportunities from all GPO offices and hundreds of other government agencies. They then categorize the opportunities, sort and distribute them according to printer capabilities, establish winning strategies, manage paperwork, and navigate associated government red tape. Visit the Government Print Management website for access to reports and other information relating to government print contracts. You will want to contact Government Print Management at (888) 876-5432.
Shipping
FedEx Corporation provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. PIASC members receive a member-only discount savings of up to 26% on select FedEx Express, up to 15% on select FedEx Ground and up to 70% on select FedEx Freight. To take advantage of these great savings, call (800) 475-6708 or visit the Printing Industries website.
For more information on how to take advantage of this special Printing Industries of America pricing, click on this members-only link.
For your 6-digit PIA Membership ID, call Maribel Campos Ext. 210.
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Performance Plus Global Logistics is proud to be teaming up with PIASC as part of the National Buying Power Program.
PIASC members have the opportunity to reduce costs, save time, and effectively manage occasional or frequent shipping. Members will receive aggressively negotiated shipping rates and intuitive, user-friendly online transportation management software designed specifically for the industry.
The dedicated Performance Plus service team brings to the mix a diverse background in shipping account management and support for your parcel shipping, less-than-truckload, full truckload, expedited, and ocean shipping. Key features include:
- Whether you ship a half skid a month or 50 skids per day, you can benefit from this program.
- Continue working with your current preferred carriers.
- Choose from more than 100 best-in-class carriers, including FedEx and UPS.
- Deep discounted member pricing means bottom-line savings.
- Single source booking and tracking eliminates your need to coordinate with multiple carriers.
- Consolidated and detailed invoicing streamlines billing for you and your customers.
- Customizable reporting tools help you manage and monitor your expenses and activity.
- Everything is provided. No obligations. No minimums required. No cost to participate.
For questions please contact Maribel Campos at (323) 728-9500, Ext. 210.
Staples Office Supplies
Printing Industries of America has teamed up with Staples to make your life easier!
Staples Business Advantage is offering the members of Printing Industries of America and its affiliates (PIASC) a brand new office supply procurement program. You are eligible to receive low contract pricing on more than 30,000 office supply products through StaplesLink.com. —Staples’ easy-to-use Internet ordering platform.
All you need to do is go to the Staples Buying Power page to enroll*. Once enrolled in the program, you can shop online at StaplesLink.com. Click here for step by step information to get started today!
*Please be sure to have your username and password to login to the members-only page of the website. You will also need your 6-digit member ID number to complete the enrollment form. If you need help logging in or need your ID number, please contact Maribel Campos Ext. 210.
Xerox Equipment and Supplies
Xerox Discounts – an exclusive purchasing agreement guarantees PIASC members preferred pricing on the sale or lease of a range of Xerox products:
• Composition systems
• Digital color copiers
• Electronic publishing systems
• Facsimiles
• High-volume duplicators
• Laser printer products
• Scanners
• Supplies and other equipment
This contract offers trade-in allowances as well as attractive leasing plans to fit the members’ specific needs. Contact Xerox at (800) 275-9376 or visit their website.
Click here for step by step information to get started today!