Some Love, Some Hate PIA, NAPL Merger Idea —Michelson

The whole idea of a merger between the two national associations that serve printers has drawn a flood of polarized commentary from both interested parties and industry watchers. Some argue that the competition of two associations slugging it out for printer membership dues and supplier sponsorship dollars is good for the industry, and pushes each organization to develop programs and benefits in step with a changing marketplace. Others counter that there is too much duplication of effort between PIA and NAPL, and that a combined association would be more efficient and cost-effective in what's rapidly become a consolidating industry, both on the printer and supplier sides.