MEDIA RELEASE 12 DECEMBER 2006

HIA has just secured a partnership with Corporate Express to provide an extensive range of office products to HIA’s 53,000 members at preferred rates.

Members can now get value from their membership by quoting their membership number when purchasing through Corporate Express.

The new deal means members have access to over 8,000 products in the Corporate Express range, including office products and facility supplies, which incorporates janitorial & washroom, safety and packaging products.

According Kevin McLoughlin, General Manager of Membership, Sales and Marketing at HIA, the HIA was looking for a way to leverage its large membership base to secure a good deal for purchasing goods and services.

“We chose to partner with Corporate Express because they offer a wide range of products, especially in OH&S. They can provide next day service through their network, which is a huge benefit to our members.

“The fit with Corporate Express feels very positive. The culture of the company and the service they provide mean both parties feel it’s a balanced partnership. That’s important for us and to be confident that they will achieve what they have promised.

Aristo Ioannidis, NSW Sales Manager from Corporate Express said HIA saw an ideal fit with Corporate Express because of their national distribution network and extensive product range,” he said.

For further details contact the HIA customer service.

“Members can pay for goods by a credit card and get an estimated time of arrival on the spot, which can be next business day in most cases,” Mr Ioannidis said.