The Graphic Communications Industry’s Go-To Resource

Making a Difference Since 1935

When a small group of Los Angeles-area printers banded together in 1935 to form a trade association, type was set by hand and one-color letterpresses were the norm. Since then, Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA, and originally PIASC) has combined exceptional organizational stability—having had only three presidents and two location changes in more than 80 years—with an ongoing commitment to adopting new technologies and evolving with the industry we serve.. Over the years we’ve helped our members take advantage of the many technological changes in the graphic communications world, and expanded our services and benefits to meet our members’ evolving needs.

Since incorporating in 1944, Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA) has grown to represent printers, print brokers, vendors and creative marketing professionals in Southern California as well as Clark County, Nevada.

A Foundation for Graphics Arts

Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA) started the R.A.I.S.E. Foundation (Recruiting, Advancement of Instruction, Scholarships for Education in the Graphic Arts). Its goal is to foster graphic communications careers in primary, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions. R.A.I.S.E. is, and has been over the years, sustained by member companies, industry business and employees, including other foundations.

Sourcing New Candidates

Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA) announced the beginning of the very popular Employment Service to help members find qualified, experienced employees and encourage job seekers into a career in industry. Til this day, we continue offering this service with two full-time recruiters for members.

Offering Group Medical Insurance

Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA) opened the Printing Industries Benefit Trust (PIBT) division, offering members group medical benefits for their employees at competitive rates. Today, PIBT offers over 65 health care plans and one-of-a-kind administrative assistance.

Managing Risk

Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA) continued to grow by introducing PIASC Insurance Services, Inc., a full line insurance agency. With industry knowledge and white glove service, this agency continues to provide excellent risk management for members and other businesses.

Saying Bye to Downtown Los Angeles

Because of the growing business, the Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA) Offices moved from Downtown Los Angeles 12th Street to it’s current location in the City of Commerce.

75 Years of Service

PIASC celebrated 75 years of services to it’s members.

Western States Printing Alliance (WSPA) and Pacific Printing Industry Association (PPI) have joined forces with Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA, and originally PIASC) making us the largest regional association in the west of the United States.

To reflect the fact that we have expanded to serve printing and graphic communications industry businesses in 13 western states, the Printing Industries Association, Inc. of Southern California (PIASC) is now the Printing Industries Association, Inc. (PIA). Our new tagline: Services for Graphic Communications.

As we broadened our reach to serve printing and graphic communications businesses across California, the Printing Industries Association, Inc. (PIA), building on this evolution, joined forces with Visual Media Alliance (VMA) and is now Print Creative Alliance. Together under one name and one shared vision— we continue championing your success through a stronger network and richer opportunities to connect, grow, and thrive.