ASI Membership
Advertising Specialties Institute (ASI), an association of wholesale manufacturers of advertising specialties—now offers PIASC members a $100 per month discount for its ASI Premium Membership, which includes ASI ESP Online (Research and Marketing), Logomall (branded website for customer shopping) and ASI catalogs ( idea generator). The standard membership is also available at the standard price. Members through ESPonline can gain access to 3,500 suppliers of 800,000 products, making it simple for you to be the branded merchandise provider to your customers.For more information contact ASI at (800) 546-6265 to speak to one of their member specialists and let them know you are member of PIASC.
Link to more information on PIASC discounted ASI membership plan
Link to more information on ASI
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Broadband Internet Solutions
Atlas Broadband has a new look and now offers VoIP! Members get special pricing on Atlas Broadband 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 Atlas proudly offers you VoIP solutions with the same guarantee of excellence they make for their redundant network connectivity and managed service solutions. For more information, contact Atlas Broadband directly at (800) 549-6626 or visit their website.
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 Rosemary Slouka, AT&T Business Account Manager for PIASC, at (626) 278-8822, email: Rosemary.Slouka@att.com.
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Classes
NOW MEMBERS GET 20% DISCOUNT FROM HORIZONS
New Horizons offers a wide variety of courses designed specifically for printing and graphic arts professionals! We encourage our members to take advantage of a new, special arrangement we have made with our preferred training partner, New Horizons of Southern California.
Take a look at what they have to offer: In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, HTML, Acrobat, Publisher, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Available Classroom Centers include: Anaheim, Burbank, Culver City, San Bernardino and San Diego.
To sign up for the New Horizons “Design and Media Club,” or any of their individual courses available, please sign on to the following web portal (for PIASC Members Only!) Also, feel free to contact our PIASC Account Representative at New Horizons, Lori A. Noonan, at: (310) 342-3516.
Web Portal:
https://portal.nhsocal.com/piasc
User Name = piasc
Password = member
Computer Equipment and Related Items
Apple now offers PIASC members and their employees, discounts of 4% to 17% on all of their products from iPods and Macs to software (but not iPhones). 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 Rebecca Blunt at (412) 259-1837, Ext. 837. Click here for step by step information to get started today!
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 Danny Haggerty at (913) 953-5301.
Website: www.marathonsi.com
Toll Free Number: (877) 948-9733
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As a member, through the National Buying Power Program, you are entitled to Heartland's™ fully disclosed and documented "Cost Plus" rate model for credit card processing/acceptance. This pricing model protects merchants from undisclosed rate increases, hidden fees, and other unfair processing practices that were not discussed at the time of agreement. Heartland offers a complete suite of payment solutions specifically tailored to the needs of your retail, E-commerce, and B2B business transactions. >>READ MORE
For more information on how to take advantage of this special PIA/GATF pricing, click here and log in. For more information, call Rebecca Blunt at (412) 259-1837, Ext. 837.
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 Abel Soto at Ext. 232. Now even easier and cheaper when you run your own reports! Download application for subcode here!
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Delivery
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 selected FedEx Express and up to 15% on FedEx Ground. To take advantage of these great savings, call (800) 475-6708 or visit the Printing Industries website. For your PIA account number, call Maribel Espinoza at Ext. 210.
Click here to download flyer and Enrollment form.
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PIASC members can save up to 30% off UPS Express air and international shipments. That’s a significant savings over competitors published rates!* All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers outstanding reliability, greater speed, more service, and innovative technology. UPS guarantees delivery of more packages around the world than anyone, and delivers more packages overnight on time in the US than any other carrier. Simple shipping! Special savings! It's that easy! Use promo code WES390 to enroll. For complete details or to sign up, click here. Click here for step by step information to get started today!
Employment/Placement
PIASC offers members THREE placement/employment programs to meet their needs: One option free and others at discounted rates
PIASC Placement—FREE employment assistance for both members and jobseekers. Contact Rose Velazquez, (323) 728-9500 x231.
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 x8954.
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. In Los Angeles call (310) 725-2810. In Orange County call (714) 540-4411. 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.
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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.
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.
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. As of today, 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 Espinoza at PIASC (323) 728-9500, Ext. 210.
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.
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 Sherrie Lowe at (916) 346-5395 or visit their website. Click here for step by step information to get started today!
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.
Sustainable Practices Certification
The Print Industries Forestry Certification Council, Inc. (PFC) is the chain-of-custody Forestry Certification program designed for the graphic arts industry. PFC certifies graphic arts companies to “Chain of Custody” for forestry certification of paper products. It offers industry specific certification at considerable savings plus a 15% discount for PIA members. For more information, contact Robert J. Donahue, Senior Auditor, Director, Chain of Custody Certification, Print Industries Forestry Certification Council, Inc. or call him at (818) 422-4868.
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!