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KELSO, WA (September 30, 2002) -- Earlier this
month, the American Fly Fishing Trade Association
(AFFTA) announced a terrific new benefit for all
their members. Effective immediately, AFFTA members
will have the opportunity to significantly reduce
their FedEx and Yellow Freight costs. By partnering
with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), AFFTA
will utilize the same shipping discounts OIA has
been offering their members for years.
OIA introduced a FedEx shipping program to their
members over ten years ago, with savings up to
49 percent off retail pricing. OIA is one of only
five associations that enjoy this unique savings
plan. By utilizing the program set up by OIA,
AFFTA members will save money on their shipping
costs -- one of the largest expense line items
for most manufacturing companies.
"This program has already worked to our
benefit, AFFTA signed 50 new members at the recent
Fly Fishing Retailer World Trade Expo, largely
in response to the new freight benefits,"
said K. C. Walsh, Vice President/Chairman of the
Board for AFFTA and President of Simms.
To enroll in the FedEx Express and FedEx Ground
programs, AFFTA members will complete a short
enrollment form, including their existing FedEx
account number. After confirming with AFFTA that
membership is current, OIA will process the enrollment
forms directly with FedEx and notify AFFTA members
when the discount is in place. Members will begin
to see savings within two weeks of enrollment.
"This program is just one more great advantage
to being an AFFTA member. The OIA has had this
program in place for years and we've heard
nothing but glowing testimonials on how companies
have saved money on their shipping costs,"
commented Mark Vidovich, AFFTA's President.
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA)
is based in Kelso, Washington and represents over
400 fly-fishing manufacturers, sales representatives,
retailers, outfitters and specialty media. AFFTA
exclusively endorses the industry's largest
fly-fishing trade show, the FLY-FISHING RETAILER
World Trade Expo, recently held in Denver, Colorado
on September 12-14.
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Lori Crabtree
Stanwood & Partners Public Relations
PHONE: 307-733-1514
FAX: 307-739-8664
Email: lcrabtree@wyoming.com
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