About Us

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Unlock Savings and Scale with the Power of Collective Buying

Since 2002, Graphic Arts Alliance has helped 200+ print and packaging companies lower costs, strengthen vendor relationships, and grow more profitable — together.

How It All Started

Graphic Arts Alliance was founded in 2002 by sixteen independent printers with one goal: combine their purchasing power to unlock savings typically reserved for $200 million companies. Today, GAA helps mid-sized print and packaging businesses — with annual revenues between $3 million and $150 million — access exclusive vendor discounts and an average of $12,000 a year in cash rebates and savings.

What Makes GAA Unique

Graphic Arts Alliance is member owned and member controlled, so the group exists to serve the best interests of its members. This translates to complete transparency in our operations…no hidden agendas, no unilateral decisions, and voting rights for all Full Members. GAA Books are open and rebate calculations and distributions are reviewed annually by an outside accountant with a report to the Members. This provides transparency and accountability.

Leadership You Can Trust

Our Board of Managers, similar to a Board of Directors, is made up of seven Member Representatives. Board members are either elected by the membership or appointed based on their purchasing volume within the group. The Board oversees key functions, including recommending contract areas and making final vendor selections. Clear, consistent decision-making is guided by a formal set of Bylaws, ensuring that Members retain control over the group’s operating structure. The Board holds two formal meetings annually, and the full Membership convenes once per year for a general meeting.

Why Printers and Packaging Companies Choose GAA

Graphic Arts Alliance is the industry’s largest member-owned and operated purchasing group. GAA is for commercial printing and packaging companies between $3MM and $150MM in annual revenue. Members at this level enjoy a wide array of benefits including:

Exclusive Vendor Discounts:

Access pre-negotiated pricing with top-tier vendors — materials, equipment, services — savings that would be impossible to achieve individually.

Industry News:

Access to our weekly newsletters for marketing insights, exclusive offers, and product updates to help make better informed purchasing decisions.

Improve Profit Margins:

Reduce input costs across critical categories and reinvest savings directly into growth, operations, and profitability including special incentives for equipment.

No-Hassle Membership Process:

Quick onboarding. Immediate savings. No long contracts or red tape — just real, measurable benefits from day one.

Trusted, Vetted Vendor Network:

Work with a curated list of best-in-class suppliers. Every partner is selected for quality, reliability, and value — no guesswork.

Peer-to-Peer Networking:

Join a community of 200+ printing and packaging leaders. Share insights, best practices, and collaborate on common industry challenges.

Trusted by 200+ Print and Packaging Leaders:

Darrell D. Moore, President

Modern Litho-Print Co

I was approached by a GAA member over a course of two years. I can easily say that in hindsight I wish I had put it at the top of the list rather than waiting. The time lost was money lost. I'd encourage others who are considering joining. Don't wait.

Ted Ford, Operations Manager

Knepper Press

I wish we had joined GAA earlier than we did. With very little effort on our part, we are able to realize incremental savings and rebates that over the course of the year add up to a significant amount of money. John Braceland (Managing Director) operates a well-run organization. Each year we earn our dues back over 100 times!

David Spinelli

ANRO Printing

Membership in the GAA is a no-brainer. You will recoup your investment annually, including your time. They do most of the work for you. In addition, you will be able to leverage their contract knowledge in dealing with your own vendors. I strive to participate in win/win deals. This is one of them.

Doug Rawson, CEO

Superior Lithographics

10 years ago we were introduced to GAA by another printing member who does what we do in another region. Even with a purchasing department that is professional and good at what they do, we have received substantial rebates, some of them on prices we already had in place, others were actually lower prices than we were paying.

GAA Scholarship Fund

In 2018 GAA set up an Endowed Scholarship fund for GAA Member employees and families through the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF). PGSF scholarships help build educational opportunities within the graphic arts industry. Over $100,000 has been contributed to the fund from GAA.

All GAA members and their families can apply for a scholarship through our fund.

Join the Alliance

We invite you to apply and discover the benefits of joining The Graphic Arts Alliance. As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive resources and opportunities to enhance your business operations. Let’s work together to achieve greater success in the print and packaging industry.