Below pricing for ‘ORDINARY’ Membership across the regions is an estimate and is subject to change as pricing for this category is based on the total number of skilled and other staff within a company. On submission of the membership application a quote will be generated and sent to the applicant.
Associate members have a fixed monthly rate for their membership fees.
Membership Categories
1. Ordinary (Full) Members
Ordinary Members are companies actively engaged in the conversion of raw materials into finished or partially finished products, as well as those involved in the design and development of such products. These members may also outsource excess capacity or products that require specialised equipment and/or technical expertise not available in-house.
A printer refers to a dedicated printing business that owns and operates its own printing equipment, executing printing jobs within its facility. Typically, these organizations also provide complementary services such as graphic design, binding, and finishing, offering customers a comprehensive printing solution. Each printing company may utilize different types of printing equipment, depending on the specific requirements of a project. While some printers specialise in a single printing method—such as digital, offset, flexography, gravure, screen printing, or large-format printing—others may offer a combination of these services.
Organisations that operate as print brokers and/or print management entities, falling outside the definition of a Printer are excluded from membership with Printing SA.
Ordinary Members include companies that perform one or more of the following functions:
Graphic Design Only – Must employ in-house design staff and own relevant software.
Full Value Chain – Encompassing graphic design, printing, and finishing.
Finishing Only – Specialising in binding, cutting, and other post-print processes.
CAPITATION FEE
Membership includes a Capitation Fee.
Capitation fees are fixed amounts paid per enrolled member, designed to ensure equitable access to member benefits and advocacy initiatives led by PIFSA in the industry's best interests.
As a standardized flat-rate fee, capitation fosters fairness by requiring all members, regardless of size or location, to contribute equally to sustaining the organization's programs and services
SPECIAL NOTE
The pricing indicated on the application form serves as an estimate and is subject to final confirmation following an in-person due diligence meeting with the respective Printing SA regional representative.
Final membership fees will be determined based on the number of employees within your organization and your selection of an Employers' Association.
2. Associate Members
Associate Members are companies that serve as suppliers to the printing industry, offering essential products and services that support industry operations.
These members typically provide:
Raw Materials – Essential inputs for printing processes.
Consumables – Supplies required for ongoing production.
Equipment – Machinery and tools used in printing and finishing.
Software – Specialized programs for design, workflow management, and production optimization.
Financial Services – Funding solutions tailored to the needs of the printing sector.
CAPITATION FEE
Membership includes a Capitation Fee.
Capitation fees are fixed amounts paid per enrolled member, designed to ensure equitable access to member benefits and advocacy initiatives led by PIFSA in the industry's best interests.16
As a standardized flat-rate fee, capitation fosters fairness by requiring all members, regardless of size or location, to contribute equally to sustaining the organization's programs and services