IMA Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Compensation Program

The IMA is proud to introduce a new partnership with Cennairus Insurance and InsureLinx to offer an innovative Pay-As-You-Go Insurance program for the benefit of manufacturers. This partnership was created to help members locate the best insurance options available using modern payment methods designed to create efficiencies as well as eliminate administration costs using InsurePay. The IMA is constantly working to deliver innovative business solutions for changing times.

We want to help with you to reduce your insurance costs, maximize cash flow, track payroll data to reduce year end “audit-anxiety”, assist with loss control and improve claims management.

We appreciate the opportunity to quote your insurance through our partners and welcome the involvement of your current insurance professionals, if necessary. The program is currently designed for Workers’ Compensation insurance. Additional commercial lines will be available in the months to come.

For more information contact Mark Frech, Vice President at 800-875-4462 ext. 3022 or mfrech@ima-net.org.

Constellation NewEnergy: IMA Energy Program Solutions for Your Energy Needs

Constellation Energy, IMA's endorsed supplier, is a leading competitive supplier of electricity, natural gas and energy-related services to commercial and industrial customers throughout Illinois and North America, serving more than two thirds of FORTUNE 100 companies.

Constellation Energy offers Illinois manufacturers a variety of services to help you meet your sustainability and financial goals. Constellation Energy can help you attain a more predictable year-over-year energy budget and help you insulate your company from price risk associated with today's volatile energy market. In addition, we offer solutions to help you protect your budget from rising operating costs and optimize your results with a customized energy plan. We understand that your cost per product output is essential to your bottom line and we can work with you to determine peak energy load periods in the event that you want to produce products when energy prices are less expensive. Constellation Energy's Illinois offices and expertise, coupled with its national presence, provides customers with customized energy products and services while leveraging the assets of one of the strongest integrated energy companies in North America. More than 24,000 commercial, industrial, public sector and institutional customers in 38 different states and Washington, D.C., have selected us to help effectively monitor electricity and/or natural gas usage as well as help manage energy costs.

For more information and your free energy rate quote visit us online at www.newenergy.com/ima or contact Roger Tarras at 630-734-0341.

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 up to 20% off purchases of the 2011 Illinois Manufacturers Directory and CD-ROM Databases. This directory profiles 20,124 industrial businesses, and includes full contact information for 61,680 manufacturing executives. The 2011 edition price is $199.00, so the IMA member price is $159.20 plus $12.74 tax & $9.45 shipping.

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

At IMA, we want to do everything we can to elevate the value of your membership. We have established a partnership with OfficeMax Advantage, an exclusive purchasing program that gives our members award-winning service and benefits:

Exclusive members-only pricing

• World-class customer service
• Free delivery on all in-stock orders over $50
• Complete satisfaction guarantee

Exclusive attention and benefits. Every member gets an advantage.

• Get one-on-one service with your personal Account Manager
• Use your association pricing at more than 900 stores with Retail Connect
• Track your purchases to anticipate your needs
• Get advice on any of OfficeMax’s 25,000 products
• Get help from any of OfficeMax’s technology or furniture specialists

Your personal program will be constantly reviewed to provide you with unmatched savings and support. To start saving today, CLICK HERE to download your IMA/OfficeMax 2012 First Quarter Sale Sheet or CLICK HERE to download a special offer coupon.

If you have questions, need to contact a customer service representative or need help setting up your account, CLICK HERE.

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.

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Prairie States Enterprises

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association has partnered with Prairie States Enterprises as its preferred third-party health administrator. IMA member companies could see health care cost savings of more than 10 percent. Prairie States is a TPA that oversees health benefit programs for self-insured companies and includes Optimal Health, a wellness program with one-on-one coaching that has proven to improve workers' lifestyle behaviors and reduce medical claims.

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