Member Testimonials
"IPI membership is a very valuable resource for our business! The members and staff are truly first rate"
Dianne Wammack, Cameras Brookwood, Inc., BIRMINGHAM, AL
"There aren't enough hours in the day to run my operation and learn enough to keep ahead of the competition. When there's a problem, we draw upon the combined experience of hundreds of IPI lab owners to identify the best solution."
Gary Grinaker, The Photo Express, BISMARK, ND
"In our more than fifteen years of membership, we have saved tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of supplies, but of even greater value is the ability to exchange ideas and obtain assistance from other IPI members."
Larry Wormser, Redlands ColorLab, REDLANDS, CA
"I have been a member of IPI for several years. It is one of the hardest working organizations for its members of which I have been involved. The value of this organization cannot be described in a dollar amount. It is a combination of education, product discount, camaraderie, and collective knowledge. The value you get out of this group is directly proportional to what involvement you put into it."
Michael Weber, Quality Plus Photo Service, Inc., WORTH, IL
"After 20 years in the photo finishing business, I began to have an increasing concern of being the “Lone Ranger” with the advent of the “big” boxes and large chains getting into “my” business. I began to wonder how I could compete against these large discount stores and the pricing they must be getting. IPI was the solution. I now had the power of a very large buying group that put me on a level playing field with the big chains. Our web site and “the forum” is an incredible asset to help me handle day-to-day problems. I am still “independent”, but feel the strength of many helping me run my business."
Bob Basl, The Photo Depot, Inc., LEETSDALE, PA
“There are many reasons to belong to an organization such as IPI: discounts on supplies, staying current on cutting edge technology, but the most important may be the relationships that are formed. A part failed on our film processor and with a couple of calls we had the parts coming to us from concerned members willing to come to our aid.”
Terry Ernest, Ernest Camera Shoppe, PORT HURON, MI
Industry Testimonials
"Success for the Independent Photo Retailer in this rapidly evolving digital world, will be driven by the ability to offer the imaging consumer a unique value proposition. As IPI’s strategic partner, Fujifilm is committed to developing, creating and sharing ideas that will strengthen and protect the institution and value of the Independent Photo Retailer.
A strong partnership and alliance can only flourish, when both parties have shared goals and objectives. Fujifilm’s mission of preserving the culture of photography, as well as our "Print at Retail" market strategy is in complete alignment with IPI. We appreciate and thank you for the opportunity to serve you’re Imaging needs."
Bing Liem, Senior Vice-President Sales, FUJIFILM U.S.A., Inc.
"In my 32 years with Fuji Hunt, one tends to have put a few accounts at the very top when thinking about how those accounts stand out from the many others. These accounts have one thing in common - top quality management, with values that govern the long-term operation of their business. IPI will always absolutely stand out to me as one of those few accounts."
Richard Lee (recently retired), Fuji Hunt Photographic Chemicals, Inc.
"Mitsubishi Imaging (MPM), Inc. believes IPI is, without question, the premier buying group in the photo industry today. Buying power helps control costs and the sharing of vital information can bring your lab to a whole new level."
Dave Bell, Gen. Manager-Photographic Materials Division, Mitsubishi Imaging (MPM), Inc.
"As an IPI Platinum Vendor, we at Noritsu thank you for the opportunity to provide Noritsu quality products and service to your organization. Please pass on our many thanks to your great IPI management team as well!"
Carmen Pacella, Sales Manager-Corporate, Noritsu America Corporation
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