BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

PAF members have an important advantage over their non-member peers in the industry through a dedicated support system that promotes business referrals. Every day, we field calls from potential print buyers and refers these callers to member companies.

PAF members are also listed in Print Access, a website that contains information about members' products, services, and equipment. This site is a powerful marketing tool that receives over 75,000 visits annually.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

PAF and PIA have negotiated group discounts with the following companies:

Click on the company name or logos for more information on these terrific discounts, or call PAF Member Services at 800-331-0461 ext. 113 for direct access to savings.

ADOBE – Adobe Systems, Inc., the world’s leading provider of software solutions to create, manage and deliver high impact digital content, now offers PAF members a 15% discount instantly on all Adobe software, books and training products available at the Adobe store online.

APPLE – Apple now offers PAF members and their employees discounts of 4-17% on all of their products from iPods, iPads and Macs to software (iPhone excluded). Also included are specials on third-party products, exclusive promotions, complimentary shipping on all orders over $50, free engraving on all new iPod models, Mac customization, and flexible business financing options.

ASI MEMBERSHIP – The longstanding way for printers to offer imprinted promotional products is through ASI (Advertising Specialties Institute) membership. Average margins enjoyed are 40%. PAF members receive a 39% discount on ASI’s most popular membership package, which includes two user licenses. Click here to find out more.

BB DIRECT – BB Direct offers exclusive savings on mailing list and database hygiene services to members. Members can enjoy exclusive savings on B2B mailings lists and database hygiene services. Whether you’re using direct mail to prospect for yourself or your customers, quality mailing lists can be the difference between a successful and a failed campaign. As a leader in the industry of reseller mailing list data and database processing services, BB Direct has the mailing list to make your campaign a success.

CALIPER – With their testing products, developmental plans, and advice from expert consultants, Caliper helps companies assess the potential of candidates for positions and develop the promise of organizations. They provide the professional advice you require to make knowledgeable, intelligent, objective decisions.

CHAIN OF CUSTODY – You can save on “chain of custody” certification costs through special discounts that PAF has arranged for members. Many members enjoy these savings year after year on both their initial certification and on their annual recertification. Contact PAF Member Services, and we’ll fill you in.

COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES – Printing Industry Credit Bureau exclusively, aggressively, and effectively serves graphic arts companies.  Member-only contingency fees of 18% are significantly below market and represent great savings. Click here to find out more.

EXPERIAN – Experian allows members to check the credit worthiness of prospective clients before you enter into a business relationship. Members receive reports instantly and may request either a “Profile Plus” report or a “Credit Score” report, both at discounted rates. Click here to get reports.

FEDEX – Save 26% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services, 18% on select FedEx Express international services, 15% on select FedEx Ground® services and 64% on select FedEx Freight® services.

MARATHON CREDIT CARD PROCESSING – PAF has teamed up with Marathon Solutions to offer you a credit card processing program designed to save you 20% - 40% off your existing credit card processing fees and enhanced credit card processing solutions.  Plus, you’ll receive VIP merchant support that includes an assigned merchant specialist that will know you by name – not merchant number.  We suggest that you take the “Marathon Challenge” to receive your free and confidential savings analysis.  Simply fax a recent MC/VISA merchant statement to Danny Haggerty at (913) 953-5301. Or, you can call Danny at 877-948-9733, ext. 254.

PRINTERS 401k – Members-only 401k plan, expertly administered and reduces (by assuming) fiduciary liability of member company.  Provides reduced administrative costs to member company and lower “expense ratios” (fund costs to company owners and employees on their investments), plus high quality investment options. If you have a 401k program or are looking into one, we suggest you consider Printers 401k for the savings and service you’ll enjoy. Download more info: Printers_401k_PMC_flyer.pdf.

SMARTVISO – SmartViso is an online Mobile Website Creator and QR Code Management Platform that creates robust, optimized, finger-friendly mobile websites that can capture leads, showcase products, drive social media and so much more. Instead of just printing QR codes, monetize them for your business. Go beyond QR codes to desktop websites & FaceBook pages and bring print to life! Download more info: SmartViso_for_PAF_Members.pdf

STAPLES – 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.

UPS – Through this newest discount program, members can save up to 30% on UPS Next Day Air and Export Worldwide Express, 23% on UPS 2nd Day Air and 16% on UPS Domestic Ground. What’s more, members can save 70% on heavyweight shipments (150 – 20,000 lbs.) through UPS Freight Services; no enrollment fee and no minimum shipping requirements.All this with the peace of mind that comes from using the carrier that delivers outstanding reliability, greater speed, more service, and innovative technology.

XEROX – Members are given the opportunity to work with their local Xerox representative and receive special savings on equipment and products such as: DocuTech Publishing Series, DocuColor Series, iGen3, high-volume duplicators and digital color copiers/printers.

TRAINING

PAF-sponsored events include Graphics of the Americas seminars, member meetings, regional seminars, the

Print Management Conference and special educational programs that focus on upgrading the skill of technical and management staff.

Members receive two free passes to seminars at Graphics of the Americas. These passes can be used for over 70 leading-edge seminars on topics such as new business development, sales, management, production, prepress, design and finishing.

POLITICAL VOICE

The PAF/PIA Government Affairs team provides a direct voice with Florida legislators in Tallahassee and Washington, conveying the Graphic Arts Industry's position on vital issues. PAF produces an Industry Annual Report for the Florida State Legislature citing facts and figures about Florida's #1 manufacturing industry.

The PAF/PIA team has a track record of achieving outstanding legislative results on behalf of the graphics industry including elimination of sales taxes on capital equipment, preparatory materials (e.g., film and plates), electricity and equipment repair (parts and labor) for printers.

EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL SERVICE

Our Employment Referral Service is designed to be your source for finding qualified industry employees. People with graphic arts experience and those who are looking to enter the field can post their resumes for inclusion in the service.

PAF members can search the applicant database, view submitted resumes, and post job openings 24/7.

TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

World-class technical services and programs are available to PAF members including a toll-free technical hot-line, access to technical advice, training, research, environmental compliance, safety, information about the latest technology, and standards.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

South Florida members can join the Sentinel Credit Union. The Credit Union offers checking, savings, and loan programs designed for PAF members.

COMPARATIVE INDUSTRY INFORMATION

PAF offers industry information that is useful to companies of all sizes and specialties. You'll be able to evaluate new opportunities in the graphic arts industry or discover ways to improve your profitability by comparing yourself to companies of similar size and type. Reports include business ratio studies, market atlas, wage and benefit surveys, industry best practices and economic forecasting. 

COMMUNICATIONS

PAF publishes Graphics Update magazine six times a year. The publication covers member news, latest trends and industry developments.

PRINTERS SHOWCASE AT GOA

PAF printer members get special rates to showcase their services in the special Printers Showcase area at Graphics of the Americas. This link will give you more details: GOA12_Printers_Showcase-web.pdf