PIA | Helping Graphics Industry Businesses Thrive

Who We Are

Printing Industries Association, Inc. is devoted to helping our members succeed…and there are many ways that we do so. Need group medical insurance? We’ve got dozens of plans to choose from, and a designated local customer service rep to handle your account. Have questions about human resources issues, sales tax or compliance? We’ve got the answers. Struggling with a technical printing issue? Give us a call. Looking for a referral to a local resource? You guessed it – we’ve got you covered.

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Everything You Need

Group Medical Benefits

Choose from a full range of options, including over 65 different health care plans. Get an expert to deal with the insurance company on your employees’ behalf at no extra charge! Note: Availability varies by state.

Commercial Insurance

Safeguard your business with a customized business insurance program tailored for you by an insurance professional with expertise in the unique requirements of the graphics industry.

Human Resources Support

Call PIA’s HR expert when challenging labor situations or questions arise.

Expert Assistance

Get help from our in-house or vetted external experts in printing, safety, sales tax, compliance, environmental regulations, sales, marketing and other areas.

Employment Services

Save significant time and money by letting our experienced recruiters find the employees you need (another valuable free service for PIA members).

Discount Programs

Save on background checks, credit reports, equipment, supplies, shipping  and much more.

Training and Events

Take advantage of webinars, workshops and classes designed for our industry, and attend industry meetings and events.

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Calendar of Events

Executive Luncheon – Portland

September 11, 2025 , Portland, OR

The topic of this event will be centered on the current EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) challenges, with speaker Erin Hall, Manager Government Affairs American Forest & Paper Association. For more information or to RSVP contact Tammy Weatherly at tammy@piasc.org.

Location: Portland, Oregon

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM PT

Collective Conversations – Embellishments

September 17, 2025

How to use embellishments to sell print. For more information contact Shannon Wolford at shannon@visualmediaalliance.org.

Location: Online

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

PaperSpecs Live — San Francisco

September 18, 2025

Are you a print-loving graphic designer? Often feel disconnected from the larger design community? Stuck in a rut creatively? Yearn for a high-energy print design event that leaves you with a stack of print samples and a head full of new ideas?

Then you’ll absolutely adore this full-day, in-person conference featuring hands-on workshops, rockstar guest speakers, print samples and more!

Location: The Contemporary Jewish Museum

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 9:30 AM — 8:30 PM PDT

Hot Off the Press!

March 19, 2025

Paul Hudson Selected as the 2025 Executive of the Year

PIA has announced the selection of Paul Hudson, President, CEO and owner of Hudson Printing in Salt Lake City, Utah,…

April 8, 2024

Jan Gottesman Selected Executive of the Year

Los Angeles, California—The Printing Industries Association, Inc. (PIA) announces the selection of Jan Gottesman, President of Kelly Spicers,…

March 27, 2023

Mark Barbour Selected Executive of the Year

Los Angeles, California—PIA announces the selection of Mark L. Barbour, Executive Director and Founding Curator of the International Printing…

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