Member Benefits

PINE keeps members informed, identifies cost-savings areas, directs business to members and provides networking opportunities. Staff also consults and advises members in areas of recruitment, employee relations, collective bargaining-related issues, OSHA, wages and benefits, human resources and much more.

Training Programs

  • Technology, Management, and Sales/Marketing Seminars
  • Skills Improvement Classes
  • Workflow Consulting

No-Fee Environmental & Safety Assistance

  • Plant & Safety Audits
  • Employee Safety Training
  • OSHA Compliance Assistance
  • On-Site and Telephone Consulting

Insurance Programs at Group Rates

  • Property & Liability, Auto, Umbrella
  • Workers’ Compensation, Errors and Omissions,
    Employment Related Practices Liability
  • Group Health, Dental and Life
  • Long and Short Term Disability

Human Resources Support

  • Labor Hotline and Issues Counseling
  • Industry Wage and Benefit Surveys
  • Employee Handbook/Job Description Language
  • Effective Hiring and Termination Practices
  • Employer Practices Surveys
  • Union Employers Assistance
  • Online Job/Applicant Listings
  • Employee Recognition Program

Member Discounts

  • Shop Towels/Uniforms
  • Xerox Equipment & Supplies
  • UPS and FedEx Discount Delivery Programs
  • Adobe Software, Books and Training Products
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Apple Software and Hardware Products
  • Experian Business Credit Reports
  • Temporary and Permanent Employee Placements with Semper LLC
  • Online Job Postings/Resumé search
  • Staples Discounts
  • interlinkONE services on multi-channel marketing solutions
  • Renewable Energy Credits
  • Data Hygiene services
  • FSC Certification
  • Pre-employment testing

Management and Financial

  • Financial Ratios Studies/Industry Statistics
  • Sales Compensation Plans and Surveys
  • Arbitration and Mediation Services
  • Member Listings/Buyers Guide
  • Credit Reports/Slow Pay Credit Reporting Service
  • Overdue Account Collection Services
  • Industry Bookstore

Networking Opportunities

  • Annual Print Management Conference
  • Regional Meetings
  • Print Buyer Events
  • Print Awards Competition
  • Golf Outing
  • E-mail listserve for HR, Sales, CFOs & Safety Staff
  • National Conferences
  • Legislative Advocacy on Capitol Hill
  • National Political Action Committee

Technical Support

  • Free Technical Hotline
  • Lab Services and Print Quality Analysis
  • Plant Design, Layout and Expansion Assistance
  • Plant and Pressroom Management and Technical Assistance
  • Quality Control Assistance

Publications

  • Connections Magazine & Newsletter
  • Electronic Weekly Newsletter
  • National magazine
  • Association web site
  • PIA web site

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CONTACT

5 Crystal Pond RD. Southboro MA, 01772-1758 Main Number: 508 804 4100 Toll Free: 800 365 7463 (PINE) Main Fax: 508 804 4119 Directions to PINE