Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The NEW BIA, formerly the Binding Industries Association, a special interest group of Printing Industries of America, is your postpress resource, offering a broad range of value-added services allowing members to become more competitive and profitable.

Since 1955 finishing professionals and industry suppliers have trusted the BIA to help them grow successfully. Today, members receive a full range of benefits, including:

• Exclusive discounts on registration for the BIA Annual Conference (May 17–20, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN)
• Access to professional peer networking forums
• Free economic reports focusing on postpress companies
• A monthly e-newsletter
• Integrated Learning Center courses
• Free technical support
• Quarterly magazine
• Access to the BIA members-only listserv

“The needs of the industry have changed. The fresh look of the NEW BIA reflects the refocus of the organization’s efforts to provide members with unparalleled networking opportunities, the latest information on technologies changing the industry, and educational resources to support and grow your business. The NEW BIA is providing postpress companies with the tools they need to evolve with the industry,” said Chris Eckhart, President of Eckhart & Co. and member of the NEW BIA Board of Directors.

Companies can now join the BIA directly. Membership through Printing Industries of America Affiliate Organizations is no longer a prerequisite; however, members through Printing Industries of America Affiliate Organizations receive the greatest discount on the cost of membership.  For more information on BIA membership benefits, or to join The NEW BIA, contact Mike Packard, Director, The NEW BIA, at [email protected].