Member Benefits
NAPA is fully affiliated with national and international print organizations.
As members of NAPA you are automatically members of the Canadian Printing
Industries Association, the Printing Industries of America and the Graphic
Arts Technical Foundation receiving member rates and full access to all
group buying and benefits programs. We encourage you to use the links provided
to check out the offerings on the web sites in detail.
CPIA has four core functions:industry advocacy, Networking,
industry information/data, and providing member discounts.
industry advocacy. With federal legislation and regulation
affecting the business operations of all firms involved with our industry,
it is critical that we have a voice in Ottawa that looks out for our
interests. CPIA provides this voice.
Networking. Membership in CPIA provides you with access
to a national and international network of peer and industry leaders who
share common interests and goals. As a member of CPIA, your firm automatically
becomes a member of the Printing Industries of America (PIA) and the Graphic
Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) - organization which recently consolidated
to become the largest graphic arts trade association in the world. Membership
also affords you Modified Gold Level Service Membership in the National Association
of Printers & Lithographers
(NAPL). CPIA publishes a yearly Membership Directory.
Group Insurance
NAPA members and their families are finding that Private Client Services (PCS), our program administrator, is providing excellent coverage options that work for each individual, professional service, no hassle claims, the lowest possible premium rates and convenient no service fee payment plans. Exactly what you expect from your independent insurance broker! If you haven't yet checked out the savings for yourself call 780-421-8143 or toll-free 1-800-465-0660. You can also visit PCS on the web at www.pcs-insurance.ca to submit your expiry dates. They will call you approximately 30 days prior to your expiry date and provide your quote. Be sure to take advantage of this benefit today!
industry information/data. You will receive access to the
most current information available on the industry. Your company’s
information needs are addressed through monthly newsletters to help you run
your business and comparative financial information and statistics. Mailouts
include PIA newsletters, NAPL educational enclosures and GATF publications.
Members have access to industry reports containing statistical information
and data at discounted rates. These reports include: The Annual Profile of
the Industry, Financial Ratio studies, Compensation surveys, and Technology
benchmark reports.
Providing member discounts. Your company will benefit from
numerous discount programs and services. – Employee Group Benefit Plan – Insurance
coverage – Customs brokerage discounts – Visa and Mastercard
special rates - 1.9%regardless of volume – Petro Canada fuel discount
program – Cellular
phone savings – Long distance telephone savings – Travel discounts – Transportation
discounts – Personal vehicle lease program – Discounts on books
and industry reports – Conference discounts with PIA, NAPL & GATF
NAPA Benefits The first of our local group buying programs
is now in effect. Through one of our members, Executive Mat, we are able
to offer competitive pricing on cleaning rags which are cleaned in the most
environmentally friendly process currently available. This benefit is something
that brings you money to the bottom line, benefits the association and can
be part of your environment proposition to your clients.
