Exclusive Savings That Work as Hard as You Do

PICA offers an extensive portfolio of members-only discount programs designed to help you save on the products and services your business relies on every day. From equipment and shop towels to business services and technology, these exclusive programs put the power of partnership to work—helping you reduce costs, boost efficiency, and strengthen your bottom line.

Accessing your savings is easy—simply join PICA to start unlocking the benefits of your membership.

Financial Programs

Credit Card Processing

Service First Processing

PICA has partnered with Service First Processing (SFP) to bring our members a powerful, members-only program designed to lower your credit card processing costs and enhance your service experience — with no risk and no obligation.

PICA Member Benefits Include:

• 💵 15% Annual Rebate on net processing revenue
• 💻 Complimentary Online Reporting – robust tools at no extra charge
• 🧾 Free Loaner Equipment to keep your transactions running smoothly
• 📞 Dedicated Member Help Line with live, personalized support
• 🆓 Risk-Free Trial Periods – 60-day trial or 90-day pilot program for new users

On average, PICA members save 16% on processing costs — even before applying the rebate!

Even More Tools to Streamline Your Payments:

• ✔️ Accounts Payable Automation – simplify vendor payments and earn more rebates
• 💳 ACH & E-Check Services – tailored to fit your business needs
• 📬 Online Invoicing – create, send, and manage invoices with ease

SFP offers every PICA member a customized savings proposal and consultative analysis to ensure you’re getting the best value based on your business needs.

This program is available exclusively to PICA members.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cut costs and gain smarter payment solutions.

Basys

Benefits: Auto-qualify transactions at the lowest possible rates for the printing industry. Enjoy an in-house PCI compliance team to walk you through the PCI process. Personal Support – all support calls answered by a live operator, no automated phone systems. Send us a recent statement from your current credit card processor and we’ll create a Free Savings Analysis.

CardConnect

CardConnect provides members with simple, secure, and affordable payment solutions. CardConnect’s robust technology will allow you to streamline and secure all payment acceptance, all while significantly reducing your monthly processing fees with member-only rates. Plus, you will receive a $250 credit when you start processing. CardConnect is constantly working to provide unparalleled service while enhancing the partnership to better serve PICA members. Benefits include:

Robust Payment Security: Powerful features like point-to-point encryption and tokenization secure cardholder data for the ultimate data breach protection.

Low processing fees: Members save an average of 27% on processing fees by switching to CardConnect.

Merchant Surcharge Program: Offset credit card transaction expenses by passing the discount rate to the cardholder

Omni-Channel Acceptance: Whether you need to process payments in-person, online, or over the phone, CardConnect has you covered.

Collections

CST Co., Inc

CST Co has been the approved collection agency for PICA since 1987. CST is a full-service commercial collection agency with over 95 years’ experience. Founding member of the Commercial Collection Agencies of America. Licensed and bonded in all states.

Services provided: immediate action, free demand, same day service, $5,000 plan, bankruptcy monitoring, foreign accounts, marginal account registry, written demand, debtor search, free advisory. cstcoinc.com.

PICB

For 50 years, PICB has been successfully protecting printers’ profits with dedicated credit and collection services. 18% contingency for members, 22% non-members (legal fees if authorized add 15%). Customized approach: No cookie cutter methodology used here- we evaluate each case to define the optimal strategy for recovering the money. Reputable: Ask your affiliate about PICB’s great reputation for high ethical standards while getting results. Our dedication results in better collections because we understand printing. Who’s better to help printers than an agency dedicated to the industry? Credit Risk Assessment Reports (CRAs): PICB’s Credit Risk Assessment Reports offer cost effective real time due diligence, or for DIYer’s access to PICB’s web portal of government websites to verify key business details necessary to properly evaluate a customer’s credit viability. Delinquidebt: PICB’s free, searchable database of slow-pay or no-pay customers (free). Resources: sample letters and forms that can be used as best business practices (free).

Sustainability

RACG

The Regional Affiliate Certificate Group manages FSC Chain of Custody regulations for printers—so you don’t have to.

Don’t waste time and money wading through FSC® regulations and application processes.
The RACG specializes in FSC Chain of Custody certifications and controlled wood assistance, and we’re with you every step of the way.

PICA’s partnership with RACG affords members a 15% discount off any Small Business Certification Network or American Green Consulting (AGC) service or membership.

ITU AbsorbTech

Printer Towel Service. PICA Members receive exclusive savings on ITU AbsorbTech’s Ultra™Printer Towel and Sorbits® absorbent programs. PICA members earn a free week of service and up to a 3% annual rebate. Managed program includes pick-up and delivery, reporting, inventory management, compliance support, and more. Our professionally-laundered, reuse solutions and in-house solvent recovery support your sustainability initiatives.

First time ITU AbsorbTech customers will receive a complimentary week on all rental services, including our Ultra™ Printer Towel program.  This will appear as a credit on your first invoice.

New customers earn a 3% rebate in their first year and current customers earn 1.5% of your total rental program spend.  Rebates will be issued as an ITUdirect gift certificate each January – a current rental service agreement must be in effect to qualify.

Save 15% on our first aid restocking program and ITUdirect workwear and accessories. (Some restrictions apply).

The following rental services are eligible for an annual rebate: Sorbits® absorbents, Ultra™Printer Towels, industrial floor mats, uniforms, cotton roll towels, mops.

Smart Business

Wage & Benefits Survey

The Wage & Benefits Survey is a collaborative effort of the Americas Printing Association Network (APAN), conducted in the summer of 2025. This comprehensive report provides valuable insights into labor costs and human resource practices gathered from nearly 400 printing and graphic communications firms across North America.

The survey is available exclusively to companies eligible for Active Membership within the association—those engaged in any aspect of graphic imaging and printing, including pre-press, press, and post-press operations. This includes printers, graphic designers, advertising agencies, binders, envelope and stationery manufacturers, printing brokers, and producers of specialized printed products.

Participating companies that submitted their wage and benefits data receive a complimentary copy of the full report.

Printing Industry Performance and Insights Reports

The Printing Industry Performance and Insights (PIPI) studies equip company leaders with valuable knowledge, practical tools, and actionable recommendations drawn from survey data collected from print companies nationwide. PICA is one of fifteen state and regional printing associations collaborating with Dr. Ralph Williams, Associate Professor of Management at Middle Tennessee State University, to conduct these studies.

PIPI studies are conducted twice annually: the spring survey emphasizes financial benchmarking, while the fall survey explores the industry outlook and a focused management topic, such as supply chain, branding, or other key business areas.

Shipping

APAN UPS

Reduce Shipping Costs, Elevate Your Service!

Maximize your savings without compromising on quality. With the PICA UPS Savings Program, members can enjoy flat discounts of up to 65% on UPS® small package shipping services. Plus, benefit from enhanced protection through InsureShield® Shipping Protection, ensuring your packages are secure every step of the way.

*2025 United Parcel Service of America, Inc. UPS, the UPS logo and the color brown are trademarks of the United Parcel Service of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

PeakPrecision Solutions

PeakPrecision Solutions, headquartered in Prosper, TX, is a logistics and freight management company dedicated to providing superior service.  We design, implement and manage custom logistics solutions for our clients.  Our programs are designed to reduce cost, enhance visibility and streamline operations.  Regardless of the industry or size of your company we can help utilizing our logistics expertise and cutting-edge technology. Let us perform a no-cost, no-obligation analysis of your current process and see results.

As a leader in the logistics space, we have the expert insight, cutting-edge technology, and impressive capacity to support companies of any size in any industry. With 35 years of logistics experience, we’re here to help strengthen your supply chain, lower your expenses, and optimize your operations so you can focus on your company’s strategic goals.

PeakPrecision Solutions is a full-service 3PL that partners with the best service providers in the industry.  From Parcel to full load, domestic and international, we got you covered. LTL, truckload, parcel,

Mailing

Mailers Hub

You don’t have to be in the mailing business to need mailing expertise. If your work touches mail in any way, postal knowledge matters—often daily.

Printers, designers, fundraisers, marketers, nonprofits, and in-plant operations all face costly risks when mailpieces don’t meet USPS requirements. Small design or addressing mistakes can lead to higher postage, delays, or rejection.

Mailers Hub gives you affordable access to expert postal guidance, training, and resources—without the cost of hiring a dedicated advisor. One smart investment. Real savings.

Human Resources

Employers Advantage

Employers Advantage provides full-service human resources solutions designed specifically for small businesses. As a trusted PICA member service, they act as an extension of a company’s HR department—offering hands-on support or expert guidance tailored to each business’s unique needs.

Their flexible approach allows companies to engage Employers Advantage as much or as little as needed, whether for complete HR management or occasional consulting. Their team of experienced HR Consultants function as true business partners, handling day-to-day HR functions or equipping employers with the tools and knowledge to manage HR confidently in-house.

With customized strategies built around each organization’s culture and goals, Employers Advantage helps small businesses strengthen compliance, improve performance, and focus on what they do best—running their business.

PICA members receive free help with the HR Hotline and discounted rates on products and services such as employee handbooks, recruiting services, and more.

Printers 401(k)

Multiple Employer Aggregation format allows us to offer better pricing, services, and investment access, without sacrificing your companies’ individual objectives. Smart plan design aims to provide: a compliant 401k plan, transfer of fiduciary liability, easy administration and operation, and higher employee participation

Printers’ Disability Trust

Printers’ Disability Trust Offers Group Life, AD&D, Disability, Dental and Vision Insurance for Printing & Graphics Arts Employers For more than 50 years the Printers’ Disability Trust (PDT) has helped provide progressive, quality insurance programs developed by and exclusively for printing and graphics arts employers. Benefits are crucial to attracting and retaining employees and protecting them and their families from financial hardships. The need for medical insurance is widely recognized, but employers can get a jump on the competition for the best employees by offering disability, vision, dental, and life insurance. PDT offers flexible insurance plans that help employers balance features and cost. You’ll find that each plan has several designs, giving you flexibility in finding the features that best meet the needs of your workforce. Printers’ Disability Trust (PDT) is pleased to offer you the opportunity to provide eligible employees and their dependents with important insurance coverages: Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Dental, Vision, and Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage. These plans are all underwritten by Standard Insurance Company. Coverage is available on either a contributory or non-contributory basis for the following groups: • All Employees • All Salaried Employees • All Hourly Employees If your business pays 100% of the monthly contribution, all employees in the covered class must be enrolled in the program. If your employees share in the cost of the monthly contributions, at least 50% of the class selected must be enrolled in the program for Disability and Life Insurance. There is no participation requirement for Dental and Vision Insurance other than a group of 2 or more.

Medical Insurance

Solid Ground Benefits

The Solid Ground Benefit Program is a level-funded health plan designed to give employers the best of both worlds: predictable monthly costs and the potential for real savings. With a fixed monthly payment covering expected claims, administrative fees, and stop-loss protection, budgeting is simple and stress-free. Unlike traditional fully insured plans, Solid Ground offers claims transparency so you can see how your healthcare dollars are being used—and manage costs more effectively.

The real advantage? If actual claims come in lower than expected, your business could receive an IRS-approved refund on unused funds—something fully insured plans don’t offer. Solid Ground combines financial control, cost savings potential, and predictable payments, making it ideal for employers with 5–300 employees who want smarter, more transparent healthcare coverage.

The average refund for fiscal year 2024-2025 for clients under the Solid Ground Benefits program was $40,000. The employer received $20,000 or 50% of that and the remainder was split evenly with the employees who are on the Solid Ground plan.

Here are the representatives for the Carolinas for this program. Please contact them to set up an appointment to talk about how the Solid Ground Benefit Program, made possible through your PICA membership, can potentially help you during Open Enrollment and next year’s health insurance issues:

Equipment

FujiFilm

PICA members enjoy exclusive savings on a full range of Fujifilm print solutions designed to help you boost productivity, profit, and performance. From the powerful J Press and Revoria Press™ series to Acuity® wide-format systems and XMF pre-press automation, Fujifilm delivers technology that makes printing easier, smarter, and more profitable. Whether you’re looking to streamline operations or expand your capabilities, your PICA membership gives you the power to make more — with more impact, more ease, and more opportunity to grow.