PPAI's affinity partner program saves members money. Whether it's the Power of Two partnership with SAGE, offering the leading research and sourcing tool in the industry; shipping discounts through the highly-rated Fed Ex partnership or savings through one of the many other opportunities, members find that the discounts more than pay for membership.
Shipping Solutions
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members. Visit My PPAI for details on discounts with FedEx Canada and our enrollment form.
Our team of logistics professionals is ready to guide you on a path to supply chain excellence. We offer discounted shipping rates for PPAI members that earn customers up to 12% annual savings on freight. We’re dedicated to finding the best solution for every logistics need, which is why we deliver a custom savings analysis at no extra cost. Moving over 1.7K PPAI shipments every year, we give members access to award-winning solutions with features like supply chain technology, carrier negotiations, and freight audit & pay.
Ascent solves supply chain and logistics challenges for thousands of customers worldwide, including multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Our #1 market share in the North American ground and air expedite market has provided us the foundation to become the preferred logistics provider to a marquee portfolio of the world’s largest and most sophisticated corporations. Our offerings include truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, air charter, specialized, brokerage, managed transportation, and expedite solutions.
Let’s elevate the world of logistics together. Visit My PPAI to learn more about our exclusive offering for PPAI members today.
Industry Solutions
Looking for the right color and you cannot find it in your current guide? You might be looking at a specialty color
Check out Pantone Connect to find what Pantone library your color matches best.
Members can start shopping at www.pantone.com. Ask us for your member-exclusive discount code before you checkout for 20% off most* products!
Or snag your discount code on My PPAI.
Not sure what you need to order? Email us for a product consultation from price to use, we will recommend the best product for your color needs.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
*Some exclusions apply, including lifestyle products, trend books, swatch cards, TPG/TPM sheets, replacement pages, Color Match cards, spectral data, and digital downloads (PCM). Discount code valid in North America only, and subject to periodic review and change. Code is exclusive to PPAI industry members, do not publish, distribute, or share with any third party. Failure to comply will result in code terminaiton.
PANTONE® and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC. Pantone LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated. © Pantone LLC, 20212. All rights reserved. PPAI is an Authorized Pantone® Partner.
Financial Solutions
Promotional products companies can’t add time to their days, but with NetSuite and its partner ecosystem, they can maximize productivity and cut operational costs.
NetSuite is the world’s most deployed Cloud ERP System. NetSuite helps its 32,000+ customers streamline business processes, gain visibility and free up the time and resources needed to adopt to change, drive innovation and remain competitive. NetSuite’s flexibility and ability to integrate seamlessly with industry tools make it a leading business solution for growing promotional products companies. Members considering NetSuite as a business management system will receive preferred pricing on new subscription services and be offered networking opportunities with fellow NetSuite users as part of PPAI’s Industry User Group.
Ready to break through your growth ceiling? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for more details.
PPAI Credit Services powered by Forius offers the most objective and comprehensive credit reports in the industry. As a PPAI Distributor Member, you can access and pull your company’s industry credit report for free! Working with a new supplier and you need terms? Provide them with your industry credit report!
As a PPAI Supplier Member, you can access and pull PPAI Distributor Member credit reports for free. You have access to over 11,000 FREE reports. In addition to PPAI
credit reports, get Experian, Equifax, D&B, NACM National Trade Credit and Skyminder reports at member pricing.
Ready to pull your industry credit reports? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for details on how to pull a credit report.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
SAGE Payment Processing™ powered by Stripe, provides PPAI member companies with a complete, turn-key payment processing solution at ultra-competitive rates.
SAGE Payment Processing provides you with a complete, turn-key payment processing solution at ultra-competitive rates. Quickly process credit and debit cards using their advanced, web-based virtual terminal application from the convenience of any computer with web access. You can also process payments on the go with SAGE mobile. Plus, if you have WebExpress Pro, SAGE Payment Processing automatically integrates with your website to process payments in real time.
Best of all, payment processing doesn’t have to cost you a fortune! With their fixed fees and no hidden costs, any company can accept credit and debit cards all while eliminating complicated billing. Ready to start accepting cards? Get started by visiting www.sageworld.com, or contact your SAGE representative at 800-925-7243 to get started.
Product Safety
QIMA is a global leading quality control and compliance service provider that partners with brands, retailers, distributors and suppliers around the world to secure, manage and optimize their global supply chain. With over 2,000 inspectors and auditors classified by product range, account managers speaking over 40 languages, and a service coverage area of 85 countries, QIMA is Your Eyes in the Supply Chain. PPAI members enjoy discounts on QIMA services, as well as access to a range of value-added compliance content and supply chain intelligence.
AI Services:
- Lab Testing: help ensure compliance of your product with the regulations of your destination market with QIMA’s 3 state-of-the-art laboratories. Test finished products or raw materials to a range of international standards, including CPSIA, ASTM, Prop 65, FDA, CCPSA, ISO, REACH, and more.
- Product Inspections: verify your product quality at every manufacturing stage, from initial production check to pre-shipment inspections and container loading checks. Get an inspector to your factory within 48 hours of booking, and receive a full report in your inbox on the day after the inspection.
- Supplier Audit Programs: confirm that your supplier meets your criteria for quality management, ethical conduct and environmental protection before giving them your business. Audits can be performed to all major international standards, AI’s best-in-class protocols, or your in-house standards.
Exclusive benefits for PPAI Members:
- 20% discount on Lab Testing services
- 5% discount on Product Inspections and Supplier Audit Programs
- Value-added compliance content (including Cal Prop 65 Settlement Database)
- Curated library of supply chain intelligence
Ready for expert advice on product safety and compliance? Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724) for more details.
This partner offers savings to our Canadian members.
Healthcare & Insurance
New PPAI Health Plans
Get your instant quote today.
Health • Dental • Vision • Life Insurance
PPAI members now have access to PPAI Health Plans: a new Affordable Care Act-compliant benefits offering. PPAI Health Plans simplifies the health care experience for both you and your employees through a convenient, easy-to-use, web-based platform. Plus, quotes are returned in real-time! PPAI members will be able to take advantage of the enrollment efficiencies, administrative cost savings and product flexibility. Advantages include:
- Access to more competitive product bundles
- Fully ACA-compliant
- Quicker and easier-to-use online enrollment process
- Simple and convenient ongoing benefits management and administration
- Reduced administrative costs
It's easy to get an instant quote and Mercer’s here to help if you have any questions. Get started by visiting your enrollment information page, or contact your membership representative at 888-I-AM-PPAI (426-7724).
Program Administered by Mercer Health & Benefits Administration LLC
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Business Solutions
Need HR support? Get started at My PPAI for details on special pricing for PPAI members.
How To Become An Affinity Partner
Interested in becoming a PPAI Affinity Partner? As a partner you will be visible to over 16,000 company members. Learn more about our program and the process by downloading the Affinity Partner Brochure at the link below. Once you are ready to start the process, complete the Prospective Partner Application linked below, for review by PPAI staff.