About PINE

PINE: Serving and supporting the graphic communications industry of New England

PINE is New England’s largest management association, providing resources, advocacy, and education for graphic communications companies. Our members include printers, mailers, graphic designers, pre-press professionals – anyone involved in the production of printed materials and vendors who supply the industry.

In addition to being the voice of New England’s graphic communications industry, PINE also provides professional management assistance, with a broad range of services, that enhance members’ efforts to improve their profitability and ensure their success.

PINE provides assistance with:

• Future Market Direction
• Technology and Other Capital Investments
• Staff Development
• Wage, Salary & Benefit Compensation
• Sales Generation
• Niche Market Identification & Penetration
• Regulatory Compliance Guidance
• Implementation Support of Safe Workplace Habits
• Reduction of Corporate Liability & Risk Exposure

Our services include:

OWNERSHIP SERVICES

• Merger & Acquisition Support
• National & Regional Peer Groups
• Tax Strategies & Wealth Protection
• National Conferences
• Succession Planning
• Discount Purchase Programs
• Disaster Recovery Plans
• Mutual Assistance Program
• Economic Reports & Market Forecasts
• Strategic Business Planning
• Political Action Committee & Lobbying
• Insurance Products & Coverages 

FINANCIAL SERVICES

• Wage & Benefit Reports
• Credit Reports
• Annual Financial Ratios
• Collections Support
• Sales Compensation Plans
• Budgeted Hourly Production Rates
• Special Industry Group for CFOs

HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

• National HR Listserve
• Regulatory Compliance
• Group Insurance Programs
• National HR Industry Expert
• Safety Training
• Help with Federal & State HR Law
• Staff Development
• Guidance on Collective Bargaining
• Job Descriptions
• Regional Compensation Data
• Job Postings 

SALES & MARKETING SERVICES

• Member Only SEO at PrintAccess
• Buyers Guide
• Sales & Sales Management Training
• Print Buyer & Media Specifier Event
• Marketing Service Provider Help
• Wage & Benefit Reports
• Positioning Value Added Services
• Web2Print Strategic Support
• Customer Service Training
• Excellence in Print Awards Competition

TECHNICAL & PRODUCTION SERVICES

• Annual Technical Trends Forecast
• Environmental Compliance Guidance
• Plant Layout & Design
• Compliance Remediation
• Permit Application Process Support
• Quality & Process Controls
• Permit Reporting Support
• Hazardous Materials Handling 

Membership in PINE includes membership in the national association Printing Industries of America, and access to a wide range of additional services.