Constellation: IMA Energy Program Solutions for Your Energy Needs

Intelligent Energy Management Solutions

As a member of Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, you have the power of Constellation, a national leader in the retail energy industry and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s endorsed energy supplier.  

Constellation helps members like you develop intelligent energy management solutions to stabilize their energy budgets, reduce energy costs, improve facility operations, and advance sustainability goals. Teaming up with Constellation allows you to take advantage of powerful benefits offered to Illinois Manufacturers’ Association members. These benefits include:

• Flexible purchasing options
• Knowledgeable, dedicated energy representatives
• Customized energy plans
• User-friendly online energy management tools
• Transparent billing

As a leading integrated energy company, Constellation touches every aspect of the energy value chain. We can help members like you free up capital and regain control of operational expenses through a turn-key financial solution. Customers across the U.S. rely on Constellation to help them intelligently buy, manage and use energy.

Introducing the IMA Electricity Purchasing Pool

As the endorsed energy supplier to the IMA, Constellation helps members develop energy management solutions to protect their bottom line. Our newest energy management solution, the IMA Electricity Purchasing Pool, aggregates electricity load from participating members and creates a structured, systematic purchasing strategy to manage energy costs and risk over time. To learn more, click here.

For more information about Constellation:
Contact: Brad Rosset
Call: 888.312.1563
Visit: www.constellation.com/IMA

Sterling Infosystems

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association has partnered with Sterling Infosystems to provide an extensive suite of employment and security screening services. Understanding that the people you hire define your business, the IMA has recognized the importance of employment screening along with drug testing to ensure its member firms are attracting quality applicants, providing a safe & non-violent workplace, and establishing a long term cost effective relationship with an industry leading provider.  Sterling will be offering IMA members a full suite of background screening and drug testing products at a highly discounted IMA member price. In addition to its pre-employment screening offerings Sterling also offers post hire process improvement in areas such as I-9, workers comp, and adverse action. All of these offerings are in addition to the most comprehensive compliance expertise in the background screening industry making sure that you are 100% FCRA compliant.

For questions regarding Sterling, inquiries about background screening, consulting on your current program, please contact: 

Kurt Campbell
Strategic Accounts Consultant
Direct Line: 216-685-7456
kcampbell@sterlinginfosystems.com

Crystal Clean

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association has partnered with Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCC) as its preferred provider of parts cleaning and industrial waste services. HCC provides premium services at competitive prices, and has the capability to provide all of your parts cleaning, industrial waste, used oil collection, and vacuum services needs. All IMA members are entitled to special discounts of at least 25%. Additional member benefits include zero installation fees on all new machines and no waste profile fees on all new waste streams. HCC guarantees to reduce your environmental services cost. The IMA is proud to have HCC as an Affinity Partner and member. Please feel free to contact HCC at 877-938-7948 or visit our Web site at www.Crystal-Clean.com.

Aramark Uniform Services

As a supplier of uniforms and dust control products, Aramark has a reputation for taking care of its customers and has consistently been recognized by Fortune magazine as the best in their industry. If you’re looking to give your team and location a fresh look, now is an excellent time to talk to Aramark. Aramark can outfit your employees and business site with the professional image that’s right for you. Uniforms, dust control products and a complete line of restroom supplies are available. As an IMA member company, you can take advantage of Aramark’s exceptional services and large variety of products at great negotiated prices. Aramark’s goal is to fit the way your team works.

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The Illinois Manufacturers Directory

Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) based in Evanston, Illinois, is the nation’s oldest and largest compiler and publisher of state manufacturers directories and databases. Their flagship publication, the Illinois Manufacturers Directory, dates back to 1912. Over the past century they have expanded research and product line to the point where they now produce industrial directories and databases for all 50 states. MNI is the one-stop source for information on American manufacturers — the largest purchasing group in America.

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association announces a new partnership with Manufacturers’ News, Inc. to provide IMA members the opportunity to receive a 30% discount off the list price of the Illinois Manufacturers Directory® and EZSelect.com online subscriptions and 15% off list prices of other state products. This directory profiles 18,864 industrial businesses, and includes full contact information for 60,315 manufacturing executives.

Click here to order Illinois Manufacturers Directory (in print)

Click here to download Illinois Manufacturer Profiles (online)

Click here to access the Industrial Search Engine

Click here to add or update your Manufacturer Profile

Customized Shipping Solutions

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association has partnered with the leading transportation providers in the industry to help members save more time and money on all types of shipping services. The IMA has teamed up with FedEx, YRC (formerly Yellow and Roadway), USF Companies & New Penn and UPS Supply Chain Solutions. Whether you ship envelopes, packages, pallets, or crates, these carriers can provide a solution.

IMA members can now save up to 29% on select FedEx® shipping services and can also take advantage of additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTL^SM services. IMA is proud to support our members and has teamed up with FedEx to help boost your bottom line. If you are looking for reliable and cost-effective shipping, you can count on FedEx to deliver.

IMA members can now take advantage of the following discounts on select FedEx services:

• Up to 29% on select FedEx Express® U.S. services
• Up to 25% on select FedEx Express international services
• Up to 20% on select FedEx Ground® services
• Up to 10% on select FedEx Home Delivery® services
• Additional savings on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services

Once you have enrolled in the FedEx Advantage® Program, your discounts will automatically be applied to your FedEx account number. Best of all, there are no costs and no minimum shipping requirements to take advantage of this great member benefit.

For more information or enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, please go to http://www.1800members.com/ILMA or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, M-F).

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Yellow and Roadway have integrated to give you YRC - the genuine heavyweight expert with the most comprehensive network available. IMA members can receive competitive discounts on qualifying less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. YRC offers flexible, efficient solutions, including comprehensive regional and national coverage with a full suite of guaranteed, expedited and specialized services.

• Expedited Precision™ offers you expedited, time-definite, air and ground service backed by our industry-leading customer satisfaction guarantee.
• Guaranteed Precision™ will get your goods to their destination with a guarantee, ensuring delivery, on or before the standard service date by noon, 5 p.m., or within a customer-defined window, or you don't pay.
• Exhibit is a single source to satisfy your shipping needs to, from and between trade shows - including air and ground, expedited and guaranteed.
• Cross-border dedicated service to Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
• YRC.com allows users to easily access shipping information 24/7.

If you would like to enroll in the IMA Shipping Program or would just like some more information please call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) or visit http://www.1800members.com/ILMA.

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USF Companies and New Penn: Save on regional, next day less than truckload freight services throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada.

• USF Holland: Reliable service in the Midwest, Southeast, and parts of Canada
• USF Reddaway: Reliable service throughout the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada
• New Penn: Reliable service throughout the Northeast and parts of Canada

If you would like to enroll in the IMA Shipping Program or would just like some more information please call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) or visit http://www.1800members.com/ILMA.

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Save at least 45% on North American Freight and 20% on International Air Freight 

• North American Air Freight - Guaranteed Next Day, 2nd Day, and Economy Service
• International Air Freight - Gold Priority, Express, Preferred, and Standard Services

If you would like to enroll in the IMA Shipping Program or would just like some more information please call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) or visit http://www.1800members.com/ILMA.

OfficeMax

OfficeMax Partner Advantage^SM Program

Members of The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association will enjoy substantial savings of 31% to 88% off the manufacturers’ list price on frequently purchased items, and get reduced pricing on more than 12,000 in-stock products and 3,700 environmentally preferable products and services. Members will also receive discounts on certain ImPress^® print and document services. Whether you order online or at an OfficeMax store, your exclusive IMA member discounts apply.

This member program offers:

• Exclusive IMA member pricing
• Award-winning customer service
• No-hassle returns
• Free delivery on in-stock orders over $50

Please call 1-800-636-2377 to request more information.

Begin saving today with the OfficeMax Partner Advantage^SM Program!

CLICK HERE for products and details.

IMA Telecommunications Program

If you are looking to help your business become more profitable, without sacrificing service and quality, then you’ve come to the right place. Globalcom is a full service telecommunications provider that can handle all of your business communication needs. We offer Local, Long Distance, Internet, Wireless, Calling Cards, Toll Free Services and Data services all at the most competitive rates in the industry. Globalcom offers all of these services on one easy to read invoice. By having all of your communications with Globalcom, you’ll never have to track down numerous bills from numerous companies again. This allows for you to do what you do best…run your business. Globalcom, truly your “one-stop” for all of your communication needs.

For more information contact Janie Stanley at 217-522-1240 ext 3020 or jstanley@ima-net.org.

Illinois Manufacturers' Incentive Program (IMIP)

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association added a new incentive program to assist members planning significant consolidation or expansion projects. For those companies considering new capital investments that will exceed $2.5 million and will create at least 25 new jobs, the Illinois Manufacturers' Incentive Program (IMIP) could provide significant savings. It has already saved a number of IMA members several million dollars.

Click here for more information!