IPFA Corner

It has been a mixed year for many. Some have seen growth and prosperity while others struggle to survive. Our economy, on the road to recovery prior to September 11, is heading there again. In these historic times, we need to focus on the customer, keep it simple, and tap the resources that are available to help us succeed.

That is what the International Plastics Fabricators Association (IPFA) was founded to do – help you succeed. Next year will be filled with opportunity – will you be positioned to take advantage of it? The IPFA offers members discounts on products and services, the opportunity to bid for jobs on-line, Internet exposure through a listing in our Find A Fabricator database, and the opportunity to network and sharpen your skills as a fabricator and business manager.

How can you take advantage of all these opportunities? Join the IPFA.

Our Association was founded exclusively to help fabricators further their businesses. Our primary goals include; promoting our industry, marketing you to potential customers and helping you manage your business better. But we can not help you if you do not join us. In order to attract more members, we will be reducing membership dues in 2002 and increasing member benefits. We can all benefit from our association with this Association. By joining together as an industry, we can leverage our common interests and reduce our costs - helping each of us to be more efficient and profitable.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members for their support. In particular, we would like to thank Edge Finisher Co., a Founding Member who generously offers a 10% discount on all new equipment and new tooling purchases to IPFA Members. A manufacturer and supplier of edge finishing, edge polishing and flame polishing equipment, and linear heat tables, their products offer fabricators the opportunity to increase part quality and shop productivity. The discount you will earn as a member of the IPFA more than covers the cost of joining our growing association. For additional information on the IPFA Discount, contact Darrell Bishop at Edge Finisher Co. 800-625-5863.

The IPFA was formed to provide our industry with a common voice. As plastics fabricators, we compete and source materials, machinery and tooling from across town and around the world. We can all use help running our businesses better, purchasing products and services at competitive rates, and keeping current on the latest techniques in fabrication and developments in machinery and tooling for our industry. Add to that the ability of the Association to help you win more business, and the mix can not be beat. But to benefit, you have to join. Call the IPFA today at 630-980-4740 to learn more about what we have to offer you.

All of us at the International Plastics Fabricators Association would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a very profitable New Year.

For more information, call the IPFA today at 630-980-4740, try their new Fax on Demand service at 630-980-4010, or visit our web site at www.fabricators.org to learn more about what the IPFA has to offer you.