Get an immediate return on your membership dues investment!
Our savings programs use the collective power of PINE to save you money on services your company uses every day.
Don’t spend more than you have too!
How Do I Participate? Pick up the phone and let our program partners know you’re with PINE. There’s a good chance your savings will more than cover the cost of your dues! Information on each program is available by clicking on the links below.
Call us at 508-804-4100 with any questions, we’re happy to help!
Atlas can assist with your energy needs.
They deliver the lowest possible supply rates for their clients and members. To learn more about how Atlas Retail Energy can help your business, please reach out to a Max Stewart at 603-570-4296 or 603-731-824 and mention you are a PINE member. Visit www.atlasretailenergy.com for more details.
Atlas Retail Energy can help manage and reduce your budget.
Stop paying too much for credit card processing.
BASYS makes accepting credit cards and debit cards convenient, safe & affordable. They provide services and solutions that include terminals, virtual terminals, e-commerce, mobile and point-of-sale; customized to fit any need. BASYS is dedicated to working one-on-one with YOU to design the perfect solution for YOUR BUSINESS.
BASYS is Personalized Payment Processing.
Contact Jarod Dickson at (800) 386-0711, or send an email to: savings@basyspro.com
Stop paying too much for credit card processing.
Save 10–40% on credit card processing fees.
PINE, in partnership with CardConnect (formerly Marathon Solutions, Inc.), offers members a buying power program that saves money on expensive credit card processing fees. PINE members have discovered this service saves them up to 40% on their existing credit card processing fees! Take the challenge below and discover how you can save money on your credit card processing fees.
PINE members are already saving significant costs.
For more information call 877-948-9733, or email for more info at signup@CardConnect.com.
Click here to request FREE savings analysis from CardConnect
Save 10–40% on credit card processing fees
Competitive rates on towels and uniforms
Clean Rentals & More is a valued family-owned, PINE-endorsed partner that supports the industry and our members through competitive pricing and top notch, environmentally-sensitive service. Clean Rentals & More provides wiping towels, uniforms and apparel, floor mats and sorbents. Members experience a high level of customer service, receive quality woven towels, and receive a high level of customer commitment from the management of Clean Rentals. Additionally, towels are laundered in an environmentally-sound manner.
Program Benefits
- Environmentally sound processes.
- Locally cleaned towels. Towels are cleaned at their state-of-the-art laundry facility in New Bedford, MA. Transportation costs are lower keeping towel pricing competitive.
- Accurate towel counts. Instead of weighing towel drums, towels are hand-counted ensuring accurate usage and accounting.
- Bar Code Tracking of Uniforms. Clean Uniforms and More! developed their own proprietary bar-code tracking system ensuring no garments are lost.
- Oversight by PINE
Contact Clean Uniforms and More! President Mark Bodzioch at 508-996-3333 for additional information.
Competitive rates from our endorsed towel and uniform partner.
Cost effective energy programs
As a member of PINE, you have the power of Constellation, a national leader in the retail energy industry and PINE’s endorsed energy supplier.
Constellation helps members like you develop intelligent energy management solutions to stabilize energy budgets, reduce energy costs, improve facility operations, and advance sustainability goals. Teaming up with Constellation allows you to take advantage of powerful benefits offered to Printing Industries of New England members. These benefits include:
- Flexible purchasing options
- Knowledgeable, dedicated energy representatives
- Customized energy plans
- User-friendly online energy management tools
- Energy efficiency solutions implemented at no upfront cost
As a leading integrated energy company, Constellation touches every aspect of the energy value chain. We can help members like you free up capital and regain control of operational expenses through a turn-key financial solution. Customers across the U.S. rely on Constellation to help them intelligently buy, manage and use energy.
For more information about Constellation:
Contact: Aiste Dacys
Call: 617-772-7500
Cost effective energy programs.
Discounts on Business Profiles or Commercial Score summary report.
24/7 Credit Reports from Experian
Experian’s SmartBusinessReports.com, covering more than 27 million U.S. companies, provides business credit reporting services directly to members 24/7. Members receive discounted rates on Experian’s Credit Score reports (formally Intelliscore) and premium Business Profile Plus reports (formally BPR Intelliscore Plus).
Credit Score Report (Formerly Intelliscore)
Experian’s standard summary report which gives a credit score ranging from 1 to 100.
Business Profile Report Plus (Formerly BPR Intelliscore Plus)
Experian’s comprehensive report, which includes the credit score with trade payment details.
Visit PINE’s SmartBusinessReports.com portal to purchase your reports. If you haven’t done so already, you will need to create an account to purchase reports.
Discounts on Business Profiles or Commercial Score summary report
Discounted FSC® Certification Pricing
Created by Printers for Printers
PINE led the way in creating the Regional Affiliate Certificate Group, (RACG), which provides FSC® Chain of Custody Certification for Graphic Communications companies with wood products sales of up to $100 million. Over 200 RACG participants currently enjoy reduced certification costs, expert assistance with their certification process, and ongoing, responsive support whenever needed.
All Programs Feature:
- Fixed Annual All-Inclusive Fee
- Easy On-boarding Process
- Streamlined Audit and Annual Review
- Experienced Guidance for On-Product Logo Usage
- Continuous and Prompt Customer Service
- Training and Webinar Instruction
To enroll, go to racgus.org and complete the application. Contact Christine Hagopian at 508-804-4152, chagopian04@pine.org with questions. Additional information available at www.racgus.org.
Group Certification
This group makes certification – which had been a financial impediment for many companies – affordable for the first time. Those companies currently enrolled are saving $1,500-$2,000 per year, when compared to the cost of holding an individual certificate.
The qualifications for enrollment in the program are simple; you need to be a member of PINE !
Single Certification
Pricing for Companies with:
- No more than $5 million in wood product sales – $1,695/year
- Class 4 – sales of $5–$25 million – $4,244/year
- Class 5 – sales of $25–$100 million – $5,189/year
Who can Participate?
The programs are available to printing, packaging, print management firms, and paper vendors who are members of PINE.
Discounted FSC® Certification Pricing
20% discount off the list price of GPO/government printing bid solicitation services.
Members receive a sizable discount from Government Print Management, a division of e-LYNXX Corporation, on selected services related to securing work from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and other government agencies. Government Printing Sales gathers printing contract opportunities from hundreds of government offices, categorizes the jobs, sorts them according to printer capabilities, and provides the specs to printers at www.GovernmentPrintingSales.com
Questions, please contact Christine at chagopian04@pine.org.
20% discount off the list price of GPO/government printing bid solicitation services.
Save an average 20% off occupational footwear and eyewear
Save an average 20% off Industrial Protection Products (IPP) occupational footwear and eyewear. IPP will also work specifically with members to further discount selected styles, or change the discount structure entirely to fit the needs of the customer.
IPP maintains a fleet of shoemobiles which stock over 1,500 pairs of occupational footwear from best-selling brands like Timberland PRO, Rockport, Reebok, Wolverine and more. Additionally:
- IPP will create customized flyers for members, when beneficial, to highlight specific products or services.
- IPP will offer free freight to PINE members on all orders totaling $100 or more.
- IPP will create a customized website for any PINE member customer with an annual spend over $5K.
- IPP will assist in on-site hazard assessments involving footwear and eyewear related hazards (with the understanding that the ultimate safety responsibility lies with the member’s safety department.)
For more information contact Rick Murphy at rmurphy@ipp4safety.com or 603-685-8040 x215.
From our Customers
Thank you for doing a great job of putting together the IPP shoe program. We just finished our safety toe shoe program for this year and I found that all the people at IPP were very helpful and pleasant to work with. There was a great selection of shoes. I also am happy with the quality of the shoes and the affordable prices. Having a store nearby that I can send new employees to, (instead of having to order shoes online), is a big help.
I know the employees here at DS Graphics are very happy with the results. It’s great to have a resource like PINE to help us along with our safety needs.
Frank Neslusan
Plant Manager/Safety Manager, DS Graphics
Vision Van
IPP also maintains a “vision van”, staffed by a Massachusetts licensed optician, as well as an on-site optician. The van is a mobile optical shop offering a wide variety of safety and non-safety styles.
For more information contact Rick Murphy at rmurphy@ipp4safety.com or 603-685-8040 x215.
Save an average 20% off occupational footwear and eyewear.
Save 20% or more on audit services and compliance assessments (HIPAA , SOC 2, SSAE 16, ISO 27001)
The KirkpatrickPrice Online Audit Management tool streamlines your audit process, storing important documentation while allowing you to virtually interact with your individual auditor. Services include these certifications:
- HIPAA
- SOC 2
- SSAE 16
- ISO 27001
Whether it’s providing tips on developing policies and procedures or completing a full audit, KirkpatrickPrice will examine your organization using the current security standards to help identify and repair problems, strengthening every aspect of your organization.
Contact Brian Callan at 800-770-2701 or b.callan@kirkpatrickprice.com to enroll.
KirkpatrickPrice is a licensed CPA and PCI QSA firm, registered with the PCAOB, providing assurance services to over 300 clients, small and large, in more than 40 states, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The firm has over 100 years of combined experience in information security by performing assessments, audits, and tests, which strengthen information security and compliance controls. We most commonly provide advice on PCI, SSAE 16, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, FISMA, and CFPB frameworks.
Save 20% or more on audit services and compliance assessments (HIPAA , SOC 2, SSAE 16, ISO 27001).
Free access to mail and postal-related news, analysis, consulting, and education.
Printing Industries of New England has partnered with Mailers Hub, the commercial mailing industry’s leading experts, to provide our members free access to mail and postal-related news, analysis, consulting, and education.
Free to Members:
Webinars
Community Forum
Relevant Blog Postings
Monthly newsletter
Representation at MTAC(Mailer’s Technical Advisory Committee)
Exclusive discounts for On-Demand Courses in Mailing Standards Certification programs from the basic and advanced levels.
Mailers Hub is comprised of a team of mailing experts that represent decades of experience gained in USPS operations and management and the commercial mailing business. It is led by Leo Raymond, former Director, Postal and Member Engagement, for Idealliance. Before that, Leo was VP for postal and member relations for Epicomm and its predecessor associations. He is a 35-year veteran of USPS.
Launched in 2016, Mailers Hub was created to answer the needs of today’s printer mailers, to provide resources to help them understand and comply with USPS regulations, to improve their operations so they may better serve their customers and improve profitability, and to facilitate collaboration with industry peers and partners. As part of your membership with PINE, you gain access to Mailers Hub’s subscription package at a discounted price.
Free access to mail and postal-related news, analysis, consulting, and education.
Customized Service for member companies and their employees.
Needham Bank offers members and their employees customized banking and lending services.
Founded in 1892, Needham Bank is a local co-operative bank with a long credit history of financing personal and commercial mortgages, and construction loans. Under the new leadership of Joe Campanelli, the bank has evolved into a robust commercial lender.
From branch staff to Private Bankers, Commercial Lenders, Consumer Lenders, and the bank’s leadership team, they strive to ensure every client relationship is managed to the client’s utmost satisfaction and to exceed expectations.
For more information visit www.Needhambank.com or contact James Dietel, jdietel@NeedhamBank.com.
Customized Service for member companies and their employees.
Save 30–50% versus traditional international shipping providers such as UPS, FedEx and USPS.
Point2Point Global, a cross-border eCommerce, logistics and technology company, is PINE’s newest Buying Power Program Partner offering members discounted rates on their specialized shipping services.
Point2Point Global was founded by an expert team with more than 60 years combined experience in international shipping. The team has built long-standing strategic partnerships with last mile carriers and postal authorities around the globe to transform the way logistics works for printers, publishers, agencies, eCommerce retailers and business to business. Point2Point Global offers a variety of custom-tailored global mail and parcel solutions for businesses desiring increased flexibility, transparency and customer satisfaction.
For more information contact:
Mark Driscoll
mdriscoll@p2pg.com
978-225-8349
Point2Point Global has been a welcome breathe of fresh air. Shawmut has vetted and partnered with a lot of different international direct mail vendors over the years. After partnering with Point2Point Global for over a year, they have met and exceeded our expectations. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and superior customer service is truly what separates them from the competition. When your partner shares the same passion, goals, and culture as yours; it’s an obvious choice!
Carlos Moreno
Director of Data Services, Shawmut Communications Group
Save 30–50% versus traditional international shipping providers such as UPS, FedEx and USPS.
Members-only savings on retirement planning.
Printers 401K was established in 1985 and designed to serve the needs of printing companies across the nation. It provides true fiduciary protection, reduced administration time, outstanding investment options, and an average cost savings of 21%, giving you additional ROI for your membership dues.
What makes the Printers 401K unique are the 3 P’s — Protection, Performance, and Price.
Protection
The Printers 401K program transfers fiduciary responsibilities from you to the Printers’ 401K Trustees. You are the plan sponsor without the fiduciary liability.
The Protection is realized by taking your name off the plan documents and replacing it with Printers 401K as the named Plan Administrator and named Discretionary Trustee for your plan. Printers 401K is responsible for the day-to-day management of your 401k plan, eliminating your responsibility of internally managing the day-to-day issues for your employees.
The Printers 401K Investment Committee consists of owners and officers of participating printing companies and regional printing industry association directors. The committee meets quarterly with the plan’s Registered Investment Advisor, Plan Administrator, and ERISA Attorney.
Performance
The plan’s Registered Investment Advisor has full access to the complete universe of mutual funds; there are no proprietary product restrictions or requirements. This allows for a prudent and objective fund selection process.
The plan’s Registered Investment Advisor further utilizes a proven due diligence process which identifies superior investment options. The plan’s Registered Investment Advisor reviews each investment option utilizing the Foundation for Fiduciary Study’s scoring process each quarter. Investments that fail to meet the fiduciary standards established will be replaced with a more appropriate option, ensuring the plan will always have quality investment options.
The program eliminates conflicts of interest in the management of the plan assets by operating on a revenue neutral basis. Any and all revenue received from the investments offered within the program is credited back to each plan participant’s account. All fees are fully disclosed in a simple and easy to understand format.
Price
The program identifies and discloses all plan costs. It eliminates any unnecessary and redundant fees typically found in programs offered in the market place today. Companies that have switched to the Printers 401K program have realized an average savings of 21% in total annual plan costs.
Summary
The unique design of the Printers 401K program substantially reduces your administrative tasks and responsibilities, while allowing you to maintain your own unique plan features and plan design.
For more information:
Contact: Joe Trybula
Call: 800-307-0376
Visit: Printers401k.com
Members-only savings on retirement planning
Members-only savings on Collection Services.
In partnership with the Printing Industry Credit Bureau (PICB) we provide a range of credit and collection services for members, including:
- Collection Services
- Riskee Business, PICB’s free web-based tool, provides members unlimited access to their extensive database of collections cases.
- √Check It Company; You Check It, a FREE and easy to use web portal to government sponsored web-sites that provide real-time, for use in determining a customer’s viability and stability.
- Credit Risk Assessment Reports: We Check It Reports are compiled in ‘real-time’ using hands-on, extensive research while using 21st century tools and public records as the basis for findings.
- Credit and Collection Consultations
Members-only savings on Collection Services
Sustainability within the industry.
PrintReleaf has partnered with PINE to provide members with an innovative alternative on sustainable paper certification.
Using PrintReleaf’s cloud-based software, PINE members and their customers have the option to measure their total paper consumption, make the data actionable, and reforest their paper footprint at reforestation sites around the world.
Visit https://printreleaf.com/ to register. Questions, contact Christine Hagopian at chagopian04@pine.org or 508-804-4152.
Sustainability within the industry. Certification empowers you to sustain and grow global forest systems.
Sustainability within the industry.
10% off the calculated fee!
Semper Group was founded in 1994 and is run by graphic arts and staffing professionals. We provide staffing solutions for flexible, temporary, and permanent employment needs in print, copy, packaging, and prepress. Our efficient, reliable business model has helped transform how a wide range of print and graphics companies fill important roles or stretch production capacity.
Contact Victoria Rhine at vrhine@semperllc.com or visit www.semperllc.com
Staffing Solutions
Learn how SCRP can save you a bundle
Strategic Cost Reduction Partners, LLC ( www.scrpllc.com ) is comprised of specialists with decades of combined experience and proven track records for getting money back for businesses in the form of refunds and/or quantifiable reduced costs on common business expenses. Many PINE members have worked with Michael Macchi since 2018 and several have recoupled significant refunds.
In these times of rising costs, finding a partner with ‘Strategic Cost Reduction’ in their name is a wise move.
SCRP’s team of experts helps businesses in the following ways:
- Utility REFUNDS are secured in >65% of cases on electricity and/or gas/propane/oil in a process that takes only minutes to put in motion. Contingent term: NO REFUND/NO FEE!
- REFUNDS on Workers Compensation Premiums are obtained in almost 70% of the audits performed. Money can even be secured from insurers your company no longer uses, some findings going back as far as 7 years!! Easy process requiring an investment of time measured in minutes. Contingent term: NO REFUND/NO FEE!
- Telecom/bandwidth- No-obligation cost-analysis provided with options from several national and regional carriers to take advantage of lower costs, new phones, mobility, and features to protect your business. Compared to traditional phone and cable companies, typical costs are lowered between 35 – 50%! New phones provided with NO interest-bearing lease or out-of-pocket expenditure, cell phone apps, online portals, disaster-avoidance, etc. Need faster bandwidth or fiber?: see what’s available in your area. See your options: carrier-agnostic.
- LED lighting efficiency upgrades to lower electricity usage/expenses. Projects which literally pay for themselves. Zero-percent financing available. Thinking of going SOLAR? No Cost, No Obligation viability analysis provided.
Schedule a 5 – 10 minute call with Michael Macchi to discuss your specific needs. He can be reached at (203) 993-6626 or at mmacchi@scrpllc.com
Learn how SCRP can save you a bundle.
Flat Discounts on UPS Shipping
Members now save up to 50% every time you ship.
PINE and UPS® took the guesswork out, and put the easy in.
From care packages to pallets – or anything in between – count on UPS for convenient, dependable services and tools that make sending and receiving packages easy. Members now have access to new flat discounts – no matter how much you ship, when you ship, or where it’s going.
Members-Only Savings Include:
- 10%* on UPS Next Day Air® Early
- 50% on Domestic Next Day / Deferred
- 30% on Ground Commercial / Residential
- International: 50% on Export / 40% on Import / 25% Canada Standard
- Savings begin at 75%* on UPS Freight® shipments over 150 lbs.
- In addition, members can take advantage of UPS Smart Pickup® service for free.
Open a new account, or if you are already taking advantage of our UPS savings program, re-enroll and apply the new discounts to your existing account by visiting: www.savewithups.com/apan or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., ET.
*Visit www.savewithups.com/apan for specific services and discounts