PIASC

Name

PIASC

Legal name

Printing Industries Association, Inc.

Website

https://piasc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic Arts Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Mid-Market Commercial Package (Package Policies) (FSAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Light Manufacturing / Small Industrial Package (FSAJAFAJ)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Group medical insurance
• Commercial insurance brokerage
• Human resources support
• Employment recruiting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization generates revenue primarily through membership dues. Dues are based on annual gross sales volume for Regular, Associate, and Broker/Dealer memberships; based on number of employees for In-Plant; a flat $75 annual for Creative members with sales under $150,000; and $25 monthly for Franchise members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PIASC (now operating as Print Creative Alliance) is a non-profit trade association serving the graphic communications industry across 13 western U.S. states. It delivers a bundled portfolio of membership benefits including group medical insurance via PIBT, commercial insurance via PIASC Insurance Services, human resources support, expert technical assistance, no-cost employment recruiting, training and events, and member marketing exposure through the PrintAccess.com directory.

Product overview

Print Creative Alliance (formerly PIASC, Printing Industries Association, Inc.) is a trade association serving the graphic communications industry across 13 western states. The organization operates as a membership-based service provider rather than a technology product company, offering a bundled portfolio of member benefits including group medical insurance (via PIBT), commercial insurance, human resources support, expert assistance, employment services, training and events, marketing resources (Print Access directory), industry awards, compliance assistance, and access to a credit union. The association also operates the R.A.I.S.E. Foundation for educational programs and hosts the Print Excellence Awards. All services are bundled under a single membership structure with dues based on company type and annual sales volume.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIBT (Printing Industries Benefit Trust): Division offering group medical benefits with over 65 health care plans from top carriers including PIBT Freedom, Health Net and Kaiser Permanente.
• PIASC Insurance Services, Inc.
• R.A.I.S.E. Foundation
• Printing Industries Credit Union

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Visual Media Alliance (VMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2026, Printing Industries Association, Inc. joined forces with Visual Media Alliance (VMA) to become Print Creative Alliance. This merger combined two organizations under one name and shared vision to champion member success through a stronger network and richer opportunities.
• Western States Printing Alliance (WSPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern States Printing Alliance (WSPA) merged with Print Creative Alliance (previously PIA, and originally PIASC) in 2021, making it the largest regional association in the western United States.
• Pacific Printing Industry Association (PPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Printing Industry Association (PPI) merged with Print Creative Alliance in 2021, expanding the organization's reach across 13 western states.
• Printing Industries Benefit Trust (PIBT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1982, PIBT offers members group medical benefits for their employees at competitive rates. Today, PIBT offers over 65 healthcare plans and one-of-a-kind administrative assistance. PIBT provides dedicated in-house customer service staff for claims support.
• PIASC Insurance Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1988, PIASC Insurance Services is a full-line insurance agency providing customized business insurance programs tailored by insurance professionals with expertise in the unique requirements of the graphics industry.
• Printing Industries Credit Union (PICU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers employees of member companies valuable benefits including free checking, auto loans, home loans, online banking, free online bill pay, convenient mobile app, and discount entertainment tickets. Over 50 shared branch locations in Los Angeles area.
• R.A.I.S.E. FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1974, R.A.I.S.E. Foundation (Recruiting, Advancement of Instruction, Scholarships for Education in the Graphic Arts) fosters graphic communications careers in primary, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions through scholarships, grants, and educational programs.
• International Printing MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Printing Museum in Carson, CA houses one of the world's most significant collections of antique printing machinery. The museum offers educational programs, tours, and events including the Americana Car Show and Los Angeles Printers Fair.
• PrintAccess.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe largest directory of print and media resources on the web, free for print buyers to access. Provides members with a free listing to attract new customers. Thousands of companies from across the nation are listed.
• Preferred Partners/VendorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPre-vetted vendors offering discounts on equipment, supplies, shipping, credit card processing, telephony, recycling, and background checks. Includes Experian credit reports at member discounts.
• SkillsUSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR.A.I.S.E. Foundation provides grants to students participating in SkillsUSA State and National Competitions to cover registration costs. Instructors apply for grants on behalf of students.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PRINTING United Alliance: National trade association for the printing industry, formed from the merger of SGIA and Printing Industries of America. The most direct, larger-scale peer offering overlapping membership, training, and industry-advocacy services to the same printing customer base.
• In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA): Association specifically serving in-house corporate printing and mailing operations, which is one of Print Creative Alliance's defined member segments. Comparable in providing member benefits, training, and benchmarking to a defined printing sub-vertical.
• Visual Media Alliance (VMA): California-based trade association for visual media and printing businesses, which merged with Print Creative Alliance in 2026. Provides a directly comparable membership, insurance, and benefits model for overlapping member types.

Regional players

• Graphic Arts Association: Regional trade association serving the Mid-Atlantic printing and graphic arts market. Comparable as a regional peer offering member services, training, and industry advocacy in a different geographic territory.
• Pacific Printing Industry Association (PPI): Historic regional printing industry association in the Pacific Northwest that merged into Print Creative Alliance in 2021. Provides a direct historical peer for membership, services, and geographic overlap prior to the merger.

Emerging players

• NAPL (National Association of Print Leaders): Member organization providing management consulting, peer benchmarking, and business-building resources to print-industry owners and executives. Comparable in addressing the same printing customer base with a consulting and education orientation rather than insurance/HR benefits.
• Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP): Non-profit community of printers, suppliers, and associations focused on sustainable printing certifications. Comparable in offering certification, training, and community programs to a defined subset of the same printing member base.
• IDEAlliance: Industry association focused on standards, certifications, and best practices across print, mail, and digital media production. Comparable in serving printing industry constituents with technical and operational resources rather than broad-based insurance/HR benefits.

Broad incumbents

• AIGA: National professional association for design, with a member base that overlaps Print Creative Alliance's creative-professional segment. Comparable in operating model (membership dues, events, advocacy) but addresses a broader creative-services TAM.

Others

• NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies: Trade association serving the supplier side of the printing industry (equipment, consumables, technology vendors), a defined segment of Print Creative Alliance's member base. Comparable in association operating model and industry advocacy focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/piasc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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