Industry News: Announcing a New Buying Power Program

From the PIM

PrinterTowels The Printing Industries of Michigan has recently partnered with ITU AbsorbTech as a preferred provider for printer towels and other rental service programs, including SorbIts® reusable absorbents, garments, floor mats, cotton roll towels and mops. Members have two ways to save – an annual rebate for rental services and 15% discount on direct purchase services, including First Aid and ITUdirect.

For over 80 years, ITU AbsorbTech has provided launderable, reusable textile products in support of cleaner, safer work environments. They are a family business committed to Genuine Service Excellence, process and service innovation, and community involvement.

“We are proud to partner with the Printing Industries of Michigan,” says Jim Leef, president and third generation owner of ITU AbsorbTech. “Our in-house processing technology is uniquely set-up to benefit the graphics industry. In addition to providing a cleaner, better printer towel, our proprietary solvent recovery and reporting technology supports key compliance requirements and environmental initiatives for our graphics customers.”

ITU AbsorbTech’s processing facilities utilize advanced processing systems for wastewater, VOC emissions and other environmental controls. ITU AsorbTech became the first laundry facility to achieve ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 registrations in the United States and is unmatched in recovering and recycling hydrocarbon soils.

“As a family business, we have a long-standing tradition of service excellence and look forward to demonstrating that difference to the Printing Industries of Michigan membership,” says Leef.
For more information about the rebate and discount programs, please visit ITUAbsorbTech.com/PIM, or call their Customer Response Center at 888-729-4884 and identify yourself as a Printing Industries of Michigan member.

Health Insurance

BCBSM has individual health insurance plans available to PIM members. Association Benefits Company, an authorized independent agency with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, is here to help you take care of your families and your employees. Call them today to discuss the individual and group options available to you. They work with all agents!

Description for Individual Coverage:

Introducing MyBlue^SM– Individual Coverage direct with BCBSM

Printing Industries of Michigan now offers new BCBSM health care plans for individuals and families at all stages of life. Whether you’re single, a recent college graduate, self-employed, starting a family, or considering early retirement, BCBSM has a plan to meet your needs and budget. Click here for eligibility, review plan options and to enroll on line!

Description for Group Coverage:

Employers providing health insurance for employees

Annual sales volume	Monthly Membership Dues
Under $100,000	$25
$100,001 – $200,000	$25
$200,001 – $250,000	$25
$250,001 – $300,000	$25
$300,001 – $350,000	$30
$350,001 – $400,000	$35
$400,001 – $450,000	$40
$450,001 – $500,000	$45
$500,001 – $550,000	$50
$550,001 – $600,000	$55
$600,001 – $650,000	$60
$650,001 – $700,000	$65
$700,001 – $750,000	$70
$750,001 – $800,000	$75
$800,001 – $850,000	$80
$850,001 – $900,000	$85
$900,001 – $950,000	$90
$950,001 – $1,000,000	$95
$1,000,001 – $1,500,000	$105
$1,500,001 – $2,000,000	$115
$2,000,001 – $2,500,000	$125
$2,500,001 – $3,000,000	$135
$3,000,001 – $3,500,000	$145
$3,500,001 – $4,000,000	$160
$4,000,001 – $5,000,000	$185
$5,000,001 – $6,000,000	$195
$6,000,001 – $7,000,000	$210
$7,000,001 – $8,000,000	$230
$8,000,001 – $9,000,000	$260
$9,000,001 – $10,000,000	$280
$10,000,001 – $11,000,000	$300
$11,000,001 – $13,000,000	$315
$13,000,001 – $15,000,000	$340
$15,000,001 – $17,000,000	$365
$17,000,001 and over	$390