Benefits & Buying Power Program
As a PPI and Printing Industries of America member you have access to a wide array of benefits, business tools, market data, educational opportunities, and discount programs designed to help you succeed in today’s competitive market. Below are your CONNECTIONS to valuable benefits and the Buying Power Program. Plus, we are proud to spotlight our Sponsors who have demonstrated that they support the industry and invest in its future.
Member firms accessing these valued partners have a potential ROI through direct savings as well as access to resources, consulting and services at little to no additional fees. Depending on annual sales, examples of documented savings* for members can range from:
- $6600 for a company with $500,000 in annual sales
- Savings of $7200 with sales of $1,000,000/year
- $9000 with $5,000,000 in gross revenue
- In excess of over $13,500 for a firm at $10,000,000 or more in sales
*Many other value pieces including networking, fellowship with peers, having a trusted confidant to discuss business issues with and more should also be considered. Estimates on savings based on actual member experiences - a trade organization should be able to show concrete numbers to prove membership value. PPI CAN SAVE YOU MONEY and so much more.
- Basys Processing Your credit card processing fees can be reduced by 10-30% or MORE! No obligation quote.
- Apple Preferred Pricing on business and personal products and accessories. Available to all member company employees.
- DLS Worldwide - RR Donnelley Choose from over 100 local, regional and national carriers at prices that are 10-20% lower than market average.
- Federated Insurance Federated specializes in business insurance for firms in the Print & Visual Communications industry.
- Experian Save up to 50% on Experian® SmartBusinessReports SM services – Four pricing options to suit your business needs.
- Image Test Labs Image Test Labs measure and quantify print and image quality. You print their test pages on your machine and they grade them and let you know the results.
- Barran Liebman HR Attorneys ready to guide you through laws and regulations. Members receive 15 minute consultation at no charge.
- CheckIt Company Providing members with easy, inexpensive solutions to manage their credit decisions on new and existing client.
- Employers Choice Screening Save 20% on our menu of comprehensive and cost effective strategies for your organization.
- Card Connect Members regularly save 10% - 30% off their existing credit card processing fees.
- PICB Robust, reputable and dependable collection agency serving industry firms with discounted and FREE value add services.
- Remote Director A virtual proofing solution for member companies to use at no additional cost!
- PayNorthwest Savings on payroll, time and attendance services for small to large firms utilizing robust, web-based solutions.
- Falco Sult A full-service CPA, financial and business management consulting firm specializing in the graphic arts industry.
- PPI Virtual Peer Groups This exciting program will allow you to meet and consult with like-minded business owners operating in different markets.
- FedEx 15% – 64% on Freight, Ground & Air Shipping Services for existing or new accounts.
- G&K Services Significant savings with national account pricing on towels, uniforms and more.
- Canon Solutions Canon Solutions America is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions.
- Caliper Pre-Employment testing, hiring assistance and more at reduced rates.
- RACG / FSC Program RACG/FSC provides FSC® group certification for small to medium sized Graphic Communications companies.
- Xerox Specially negotiated contract pricing on new equipment, trade-in credit and leases.
- UPS Save on small package and LTL freight with discounts from UPS and UPS Freight.
- MC2 Marketing Offering member preferred pricing for branding, marketing, website development, social media, and market evaluation.
- New Direction Partners Merger advisory, valuation, financing and refinancing, turnaround and restructuring services, and interim management consulting.
- Staples Office Supplies Save up to 55% on office essentials with Staples Advantage®.
- Top Line Sales Offering member preferred pricing for team and individual sales coaching… increase “wins” of the big contracts!
- Printers 401K Reduced fees, exposure and administrative responsibility through our industry proven 401k Plan.
- The Standard PPI members can save while covering employees and dependents with STD, LTD, and Life and AD&D insurance coverage.
- Slow Pay Bad debt warning system - FREE for member firms.
- PPI Educational Trust A non profit committed to promoting education and careers in the print and visual communications industry.
- PPI Consulting Services The PPI team of professionals are available to help build your company’s successful future. Strategic planing, marketing, sales and operations.
- PrintWorkers Job Bank Post resumes, current and anticipated job postings, and post classifieds in our equipment listings.
- WhyVizComm Careers Promoting the power of continuing education and careers in the printing and graphic arts industry.
- ASI Now more options to add revenue through promotional products. Three different packages to jump start sales.
- PrintAccess Search optimized national listing of PPI Member firms' Capabilities, Equipment and Products
- Independent Printers Alliance Members with less than $5 million in sales can sign up with IPA to receive annual rebates on paper, pressroom supplies and more.
- BB Direct Exclusive savings on mailing lists and database hygiene services
- Printing Industries of America Member only resources on technical subjects, economics, sales and marketing, and human relations issues.
- Flag Flexo Label Group The Buying Group for Label Converters. PPI dues paid in full or significantly offset just by signing up!
- Listservs & Newsletters Stay connected and informed with these valuable member tools.
- KirkpatrickPrice Save 20% or more on a wide array of audit services and compliance assessments.
- 123RF Stock Photos Your one-stop shopping for all your digital image & file needs
- Teladoc & My Wellness Resource Teladoc & My Wellness Resource provides free unlimited consultations to keep your employees healthy and present at work.
