Liberty, Missouri - The International Publishing Management Association (IPMA) is proud to offer in-plant managers easy access to a wide range of special discount programs. An exclusive membership benefit available through IPMA’s Marketplace, these programs can deliver significant bottom-line savings. IPMA’s President Carol Kraft, CGCM, explains, “By utilizing the collective purchasing power of our members, we have been able to negotiate national buying programs for some of the most commonly used printing consumables including paper, ink, toner and related products.” Valuable group discounts are offered through many well-recognized suppliers including: • Simpro, one of the largest suppliers of high-speed reproduction tabs • Nashua, the world’s largest independent manufacturer of toner and developer products • DirectINK, a number one resource for high-quality, sheet-fed inks. Tom Swenson of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is among the fast-growing list of managers turning to the Marketplace for better pricing and its obvious convenience. “IPMA’s Marketplace has delivered everything that it promised,” he says, “and we hope to try more of the product offerings in the future.” In-plant managers are encouraged to shop and compare by visiting the Marketplace online through IPMA’s website (www.ipma.org) or by calling 1.866.355.7777. About IPMA IPMA is the professional association for managers of in-house/corporate graphics, publishing, printing, and mail departments for educational institutions, governments, and private industry. IPMA’s 1,500 members reside in the United States, Canada, and several other countries. Established in 1964, the Association is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri. For more information on IPMA, please call international headquarters at 816.781.1111; fax 816.781.2790; Email [email protected]; or via the World Wide Web at http://www.ipma.org.