Printer/Installer Benefits
PRINTING United Alliance provides the tools and resources to help printers and installers grow their businesses, advance their knowledge base, and build a network of life-long relationships in the printing industry. Printer and Installer Membership is available for both Corporations, where all members of a company have access to benefits or Individuals, for small one-person operations.
Explore the value of an Alliance Membership below.
DUES
Annual Dues
Members receive all the benefits and discounts outlined above for the following annual dues amount. Dues are scheduled on an anniversary basis based on join date.
ACCESS
Full Website Access
Members have access to all the resources, research, content and directories on the printing.org website.
Find a PDAA Certified Installer Listing
Do you have PDAA Certified installation services available to end-users? Make sure you have an enhanced listing on the Alliance’s popular “Find A PDAA Certified Installer" listing.
Find a Printer Listing
Make sure that your company stands out to end-users in need of your printing services! Update your keywords and enhance your listing on this industry directory.
PRINTING United Journal Print Edition
Receive quarterly issues of the PRINTING United Journal, the leading technical journal in printing designed to speak to all industry segments with technical and business-oriented articles from industry experts, providing printers with key takeaways in their respective markets or prospective areas of interest.
PRINTING United Journal Digital Edition
Gain access to digital issues of the PRINTING United Journal through printing.org.
PRINTING United Alliance Listservs
Led by the Alliance’s leading industry experts, gain access to Listservs on topics such as Human Resources Management, OSHA and EHS Guidance and Legislative Awareness.
Affinity Partner Programs
Members get specialty discounts on equipment, materials, computers, and so much more through the Alliance’s Premier Partner Program. Make sure that you are taking advantage of all the savings that come with Membership by exploring these discounts.
Industry Expert Access and Assist
PRINTING United Alliance industry expert staff has hundreds of years of collective printing industry experience in a wide range of topics. Their expertise and advice is an exclusive benefit to members only through the Alliance’s assist program. (Up to one hour session per topic with our experts, additional rates may apply based on member type). assist@printing.org
Use of Logo
Access and use of PRINTING United Alliance’s logo library for promotional purposes.
CERTIFICATIONS
PDAA Architectural Certification
Get your skills recognized by getting yourself or members of your team certified by the PDAA (Professional Decal Applicators Alliance) in architectural installation applications.
PDAA Vehicle and Fleet Wraps Certification
Add an extra installation badge to your signature through the PDAA Certification in Commercial and Fleet applications.
PDAA Certification Renewal Fee
Make sure that your badges stay current and show that you have been formally tested by the Alliance and your skills are proven. Fee is applied to each certification badge carried.
RESEARCH
Research Full Reports
PRINTING United Alliance Research, led by Chief Economist, Andy Paparozzi, gives readers in-depth insight into industry market trends with detailed information on a wide variety of areas including equipment use, purchases, market and product areas, financial performance and outlook, competitive strategies and more.
Research Executive Summary
Gain an overview of industry-leading quarterly research reports through this condensed summary.
EVENTS AND EDUCATION
iLEARNING+
Access to iLEARNING+ courses and certifications, a collection of the most complete education offerings and resources in the printing industry.
PRINTING United Expo Only
Includes access to the Exhibit Halls including exhibits, show floor education, hands-only demos, and Keynote sessions.
PRINTING United Expo + Paid Education Sessions
Includes everything in PRINTING United Expo Only pricing, plus classroom style education by top thought leaders in the printing industry.
PRINTING United Alliance Conferences and Events
Take advantage of face-to-face networking and the best educational programming in the industry by attending the Alliance’s world class events and conferences throughout the year.
PRINTING United Alliance Virtual Events
Top notch educational content does not mean you have to travel far. The Alliance’s virtual events deliver quality programming straight to your desktop.
Webinars
For members who do not have the time for a full virtual event but want to catch up on all the latest information – take advantage of our “Ask-The-Experts" webinar series and the full archive of previous sessions with topics that range from legislation that affects the printing industry to human resources guidance for printers.
If you have questions on how your company can benefit from PRINTING United Alliance membership, please contact or call us at 703.385.1335.
Associations and unions are not eligible for PRINTING United Alliance membership or subscription.
PRINTING United Alliance has membership partnerships with national associations in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. These partnerships allow you to benefit from not only a strong national organization but also enjoy the benefits of PRINTING United Alliance.