PIA members received huge ROI in 2015

Printing Industries Alliance, a regional affiliate of Printing Industries of America (PIA), has revealed that the most profitable printers in the U.S. showed a 23.03% return on net assets last year. Alliance members collectively averaged a 759% Return on Investment (ROI) on their association expenses during this same time period. The figures were released as part of the organization’s 2015 Member ROI Report that summarizes real-dollar savings achieved through a variety of association products and services used by its active member companies during the year. Alliance members saved over $2.3 million in real dollars during the year. Individually, the average member achieved an ROI of 546% and saved $7,952 dollars over what they paid in dues and fees. Twenty-seven members participating in a variety of services were able to achieve ROI over 1,000%.

In announcing publication of the 2015 Member ROI report, Printing Industries Alliance President Tim Freeman commented: “Savvy business owners in our industry are weighing every business decision, large or small. All aspects of a purchase, be it equipment, supplies, services, or an association membership, must be analyzed to be sure that a significant ROI is achievable. Of course, every membership decision should also take into account the many intangible benefits that are also present within the organization. These include networking opportunities, fellowship with other printing executives, and support of association activities designed to strengthen the entire industry. However, bottom line, an organization such as Printing Industries Alliance must also demonstrate concrete, real dollar value to its membership. We think the numbers contained in our 2015 Membership ROI report do just that.”
The report was conducted utilizing savings figures supplied by a variety of vendors who have partnered with Printing Industries Alliance to provide “Members Only” savings opportunities to association members. A wide ranging variety of Printing Industries Alliance service offerings go into the ROI calculations. The following are some services highlighted in the report, along with the total amount members saved through participation last year:

• Legal Services – $250,000
• Workers Compensation Insurance – $1,838,974
• OSHA Training – $24,228
• Group FSC Certification – $52,274
• Credit Card Processing Fees – $25,435
• Xerox discounts – $98,135
• Printing Industries of America Services – $17,550
• Commercial Collection Fees – $1,202
• Experian Credit Reports – $788

The 2015 Member ROI report is being sent to each PIA member along with a summary of their own ROI performance. The report can also be downloaded from the Printing Industries Alliance website at www.pialliance.org