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PIAG Member Benefits

Consultants on Call

Members can access free initial telephone consultation from the following industry experts:
Drew Peake ,Peake Engineering, Environmental Assistance, (678) 521-4647
Ed Cherof, Jackson Lewis, LLP, Labor and HR assistance, (404) 525-8200
Frank DiCesare, CST Co Inc, Commercial Collection Agency, (800) 626-5873
Dillon Mooney, PIA Technical Hotline, (800) 910-4283, ext. 786
Ron Davis, Chief PIA Economist, (434) 592-0527
James Villanueva, Printers 401k, (404) 838-8554
David McMillian, McMillian & Associates, Tax Credit Consultation, (706) 885-9112

 
PIAG Insurance Services Agency

Health
PIAG offers two options for health insurance:
1) You can be part of a large group through Printing Industries Benefit Trust
2) Choose a customized plan, with all major carriers, tailored to your company.

Workers' Comp and Business

PIAG provides comprehensive Workers' Comp and Business insurance specifically tailored to members of the printing industry.

For information or a quote, please call James Villanueva at PIAG at (404) 838-8554 or (800) 288-1894, or learn more here.

 

PIAG Buying Power Programs





PICB Credit & Collection Services

Established specifically to help printers recover money from slow-or no-pay customers, PICB offers PIAG members a 2% discount on all agency collection fees plus FREE access to the PICB extensive database that identifies potential problem customers. For more information call Andrea Schlack at (847) 265-0400 or email andreas@picb-us.com





UPS Freight Shipping

PIAG members can now receive a minimum 70% discount on UPS Freight LTL (less-than-truckload) services, with participating members saving an average of $500 per shipment off net shipping charges. With UPS Freight you will get regional, interregional and long-haul capabilities - all under one carrier. For more information email associations@upsfreight.com
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UPS Small Package

UPS is pleased to help PIAG members save time and money through special services and shipping discounts. PIAG members can save up to 30% on UPS small package shipping.
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ASI Promotional Products

Promotional products are a nearly $16 billion industry and your current customers are the buyers – why have them go elsewhere when YOU can service them instead? PIAG, along with ASI® the leading media, marketing, and membership organization in the advertising specialties industry, are pleased to present a special offer where PIAG members can save
28-41% with member rates. Find out More

Coyne Textile Services
Coyne Textile Services is PIAG's partner in providing members discounted pricing on wiping towels -- a discount that's so good it even offsets the dues of many members. While wiping towels are a popular service, you can also go to Coyne for many other products, including: uniform rentals, walk off mat rentals, dust mops, and CTS hand cleaner. To receive information on PIAG's cost-savings program with Coyne Textile Services and a free cost-comparison, please call Coyne Textile Services at (866) 546-2359.

CST Co. Collection Services
CST contacts debtors throughout the country by phone, fax, letters and email to collect delinquent accounts and improve your cash flow. In additio
n, CST has a network of commercial collection attorneys available for legal service and advice. CST's mission is not only to collect the account but to preserve your customer relationship whenever possible. For more information contact Frank DiCesare at (770) 822-5707.

Delta Community Credit Union

For over 66 years Delta Community Credit Union has provided sound financial support to its members and now you can provide those same benefits to your employees!
To learn more about this program, click here or contact Lisa Whitfield at (678) 595-8397.

Infinite Energy
NEW!: National Gas Program
Jeffrey Weber
Cell: (404) 769-0359
Email: jdweber@infiniteenergy.com

Access group rates for one of your most costly utilities - natural gas! To see how Infinite Energy's rates compare to your current pricing, simply send PIAG's Rachel Ann Shattah a copy of your most recent statement and she will provide you with a cost comparison within a few days. You may also contact Jeff directly at the contact information above.

Marathon Solutions, Inc.
Reducing expenses has never been more important with today’s economy. When you choose PIAG preferred partner Marathon Solutions, Inc. for your credit card processing needs, you instantly gain access to the following benefits:
- Industry’s most aggressive wholesale credit card processing rates
- Elimination of unnecessary Non-Compliant or Junk fees
- Complimentary credit card processing software

Take the PIAG PLUS Marathon challenge today and receive your free and confidential savings analysis. Simply fax or email a recent MC/VISA merchant statement to Tim Hutteger.

Fax: (913) 953-5353
Email: thutteger@marathonsi.com
Questions? Call Tim Hutteger at (913) 948-9733 ext. 159.


Printers 401K Program

The Printers 401k Plan is a program offered exclusively to members of the Printing Industries Association has evolved into one of the premiere 401k programs in the country. The Printers Plan is a unique, full-service 401k program that provides real fiduciary protection for all of its plan sponsors. It was one of the first 401k plans to provide expense disclosure and full revenue reimbursement directly into plan participant accounts, lowering the investment cost to plan participants. It also was one of the first to present plan participants with clear and concise fee disclosure. For information contact James Villanueva at (404) 838-8554 or www.diversifiedfa.com/ga.

Semper International

Online Information
Flyer
Semper International has skilled, experienced employees in the areas of prepress, press (all sizes), bindery, customer service, and more … ready and waiting to help you out for a day, a week, a month or longer. For more information contact Stephanie Traylor at (404) 885-1701.

SGS "Chain of Custody" Certification
SGS, one of the third-party auditing companies which have been accredited by FSC and SFI, is now offering a cost-saving arrangement to PIAG members. If you're interested in taking advantage of the SGS program, call PIAG at (770) 433-3050 or (800) 288-1894.

Tax Credits for Education and Training
Are you taking advantage of your tax credits? If your company has internal or external training on new technology, new equipment, new presses, upgrades, or some form of TQM, ISO, Lean, etc. tax credits are available! McMillian & Associates can help with administration, documentation and approval of all available State and Federal tax credits and incentives and/or grants. To take advantage of this cost-saving opportunity at no up-front cost, contact David McMillian at (706) 885-9112.


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PIAG Buying Power Programs From
-EarthLink Business
...and more!


  Printing Industries of America Benefits


Adobe Systems, Inc.
Save 15% on all Adobe products.
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Apple

Members qualify for preferred pricing on the latest Apple products and accessories.
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BB Direct Buying Power
BB Direct now offer all members of Printing Industries of America and their Local Affiliates LogMeIn Installer 4a substantial discounted rate for both the Dun & Bradstreet Business Database and Database Hygiene Services.
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Caliper

Caliper has advised more than 25,000 companies on hiring, employee development, team building and organizational development.
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FedEx

Save up to:
- 26% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services
- 18% on select FedEx Express international services
- 15% on select FedEx Ground® services
- 64% on select FedEx Freight® services
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Government Print Management
Printing Industries of America 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.
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Staples
Sign up today and take advantage of:
- Significant savings—average savings of 55% on office product purchases
- Online ordering and control on StaplesLink.com®?a password protected website with live pricing, shopping lists, and immediate access to over 30,000 products
- Ability to order by phone and fax
- FREE Next Day Delivery on minimum orders of $30
- Easy Online Return Process
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Reporting Capabilities
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Xerox
Members are given the opportunity to work with their local Xerox representative and receive special savings on equipment and products.
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PIA Press Books
Printing Industries Press is proud to offer the widest selection of graphic arts titles in the industry. Several types of resources are offered including primers, textbooks, training materials and how-to guides, and various downloadable products. Be sure to log in to access savings of 10-50% off nonmember prices.
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PIA Technical Hotline

Where do printers turn for answers to unusual technical questions? PIAG members can turn to the Technical Inquiry Desk at Printing Industries of America. This free telephone consulting service has given countless member printers immediate help for technical and/or production problems. Typical inquiries include ink and coatings, paper stock, image register, plates, and other prepress, printing, and bindery issues. Technical inquiries concerning MIS and prepress have increased significantly in the last few years. The Technical Inquiry Desk provides unbiased advice and solutions to technical problem, based on the practical experiences of the Foundation staff and the resources of the Research, Consulting, and Training groups. It's the help desk for the printing industry. If you have a technical question, contact Dillon Mooney at (800) 910-4283, ext. 786.


 
Publications
Pressing News
PIAG's Pressing News is a concise and informative publication focused on keeping PIAG members informed of state and nation-wide industry happenings, hot topics, member news and upcoming PIAG programs.
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