PRINTING United Alliance announces that AlphaGraphics has committed to a five-year membership program for its franchise network. AlphaGraphics is a franchised chain of 270+ independently owned and operated marketing service providers with full-service print shops.

As part of the extended membership, AlphaGraphics franchisees will continue to receive access to the benefits and discounts offered by the Alliance. These include comprehensive training and professional development through iLEARNING+; advocacy support on legislative and regulatory issues; exclusive business resources and the latest research; guidance on EHS, OSHA, and HR issues; and premier access to the Alliance’s events, including its annual Expo.

“We’re excited to continue our journey with PRINTING United Alliance over the next five years,” says Ryan Farris, president and COO, AlphaGraphics. “This partnership will further enhance the existing support we provide to our franchisees, ensuring they have access to the industry’s best resources, training, and advocacy efforts to help them thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.”

Alliance CEO Ford Bowers welcomed the news, noting, “AlphaGraphics’ commitment to a five-year membership with PRINTING United Alliance reinforces the shared values of innovation, community, and growth. We look forward to working closely with AlphaGraphics as we continue to support their franchisees in reaching new levels of success.”

About PRINTING United Alliance

If you are part of a franchise network and would like to learn more about becoming an Alliance member, visit www.printing.org/membership, or call 888-385-3588 to speak with our membership team for more information. For more information about the Alliance, visit printing.org.

PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, and Apparelist. A division of PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance is a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.

PRINTING United Alliance also produces the PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.