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Printing Industry Credit Executives, Inc.
Testimonials from PICE Members

Ruby Kerr, RR Donnelly
"RR Donnelley was one the founding members of PICE and has played an active role in the organization. We find PICE to be a great tool in the exchange of credit information on mutual customers. The credit managers in PICE have in depth knowledge of the credit and collection issues facing printing companies today and are willing to share their expertise. We find membership to be invaluable."

Anthony J. Cina, St. Joseph Printing
"As a Canadian printer working with various US customers, PICE has provided much value added with respect to performing credit checks. I believe that the PICE Web site is an invaluable tool which strengthens the print industry overall."

David Shepherd, Cadmus Communications Corporation
"We could not function without PICE. I can't tell you how many times our business has been protected from potential bad debts through the reporting services provided by PICE. The savings of one bad debt has more than paid for our membership in PICE for over the last ten years! PICE is our only true credit resource in the printing profession!"

Linda Gloyd, Ripon Community Printers
"PICE is an outstanding organization! The Internet-based credit exchange system and networking with other members is a valuable resource for gathering information. Even if only one problem can be averted it is worth the cost of the membership."

Bart Alsteen, Banta Book Group
"PICE has always been the added 'extra' in my credit tool box. I know that the information I obtain is always credible, reliable and beyond reproach. I can always count on PICE and do when making all of my credit decisions."

Judi Pool, Times Printing Co. Inc.
"Before I run a D&B report or check references provided by a credit applicant, I turn to the PICE network to ask other printers about their experiences with my potential customer. I have justified the small cost of membership many times over by preventing even one bad debt, much less many! It is also great being able to pick up a phone to ask another member how they handle ever-changing situations particular to the printing industry."

Ken Grohowski, St. Ives, Inc.
"I have been using PICE as a source of quality information since I came into the printing industry in January 1992. I have been an active member for more than ten years and have been a part of the growth from the 'old days' when we submitted information via paper, to the BBS system, and now the Internet Web site. The information I receive from PICE is invaluable to me and has helped me to make better informed decisions when extending credit terms to publishing companies, ad agencies, retail accounts, etc. You name the business segment that does printing and seven times out of ten you will get a member that will provide you with detailed and accurate information. That's much better than what I get from D&B or Experian as the information is from a fellow Printing Industry Credit Executive and is more relevant, in my opinion, then most of the information I receive from other sources."

Anonymous
"As a young start up company of only two and a half years it is critical
that we stave off undesirable accounts. PICE has been an invaluable tool by giving us up-to-date information and knowledge to help make sound
business decisions during our credit application process. Also, PICE's Internet credit exchange site is very user friendly and accessible. Any novice can easily walk through it. We highly recommend PICE membership to all printers."

Anonymous
"My PICE membership gives me critical tools for making an informed credit decision. I have complete printing industry credit information at my fingertips and my membership has allowed me to become personally acquainted with the credit professionals in our industry. PICE is truly an invaluable resource."

Anonymous
"Since becoming a member of PICE, my credit decisions have resulted in a drastic reduction in bad debt write-offs! PICE is an invaluable asset. I don't know what I would do without it! I would gladly pay 10 times the annual fee to have access to the database information as well as the interaction amongst my fellow credit professionals."

Anonymous
"Through PICE we are able to receive information from printers who were a potential customer's most recent printer but not listed on the credit
application. A lot of new customers do not like to list their current
printer and, in many instances, we were able to get information from those printers though the PICE system."

Michelle Gluckow, Book-mart Press, Inc.
"We have found PICE to be an invaluable resource for our organization. The credit information provided by PICE and its members is accurate and current. Any company that is not a PICE member, should strongly consider joining immediately. I firmly believe that once you join PICE, you will wonder how you managed without them."

Dan Silletti, Strategic Paper Group
"Several years ago, Strategic Paper Group, along with several other paper
merchants, were invited to become members of PICE. We immediately signed up, and I am very glad that we did. I have found this group to be far
superior to any other that I have been involved with in my 30 year credit career. Not only is the daily interchange of information essential to our credit decisions, the networking with other Credit Executives is invaluable in many ways. Solid credit information obtained instantly from the Internet site, educational and motivational programs, meeting new contacts who offer insight and alternative approaches to problems solving, make our relationship with PICE well worth the small investment. I would recommend that every company involved in the printing industry join today."

Jonathan Buck, RR Donnelly
"PICE is an invaluable asset to our credit process. The Internet credit exchange provides quick and easy access to the credit history of numerous customers from several printers and print-related vendors. The semiannual meetings are well-organized and offer educational programs and roundtable discussions on issues relative to credit and the business environment, all in a welcoming and congenial atmosphere."