AlphaGraphics Franchise Joins PRINTING United Alliance

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, today announces that AlphaGraphics has joined the association. AlphaGraphics is a franchised chain of 270 independently owned and operated marketing service providers with full-service print shops. The partnership was officially signed at PRINTING United Expo, taking place in Atlanta on October 18-20. For more information about Alliance membership, visit: www.printing.org/membership.

AlphaGraphics Franchisees Gain Immediate Access to Industry-Leading Services
The Alliance serves industry professionals with preeminent education and training through its unparalleled iLEARNING+ online learning platform; comprehensive workshops; highly sought after research; legislative and regulatory advocacy; HR-related issues; environmental, health, and safety resources and guidance; as well as impactful content through its leading powerhouse media brands.

Joining the Alliance provides AlphaGraphics franchisees across the United States with immediate access to all of these premier member programs and services.

“I am extremely excited to announce that AlphaGraphics has joined PRINTING United Alliance as a national member,” says Ryan Farris, President and COO, AlphaGraphics. “Now every AlphaGraphics owner will benefit from becoming members.

“Alliance membership is our gateway to industry insights, keeping our owners informed about the latest trends. The entire organization gains access to premium services and tools, empowering all owners and employees to enhance their knowledge and skills. This, in turn, fuels our company's journey toward achieving its goals and staying competitive. This is a very exciting new partnership, and one that I am confident will continue for years to come.”

“We heartily welcome AlphaGraphics and its widespread network to the Alliance,” says Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “Franchise organizations are a great way to connect many industry professionals and their locations to actionable insight, trends, and networking opportunities with the entirety of the Alliance.”

Alliance Franchise Membership Opportunities
If you are part of a franchise network and would like to learn more about becoming an Alliance member to tap into the vast network and benefits available to you, 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: www.printing.org.

About AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics, Inc., with 270 locations in six countries, offers a complete range of print, visual communications and marketing products. Solutions include full-service digital, offset and large-format printing; design services; mailing; one-to-one marketing solutions; promotional products; and web-to-print solutions. For more information about AlphaGraphics services, visit www.alphagraphics.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit www.alphagraphicsfranchise.com.

About PRINTING United Alliance
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, Apparelist, and Print+Promo Marketing. Now 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.