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NAMM Adds Music Freight as New Shipping Option for Members
—NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, announced today that it is endorsing Music Freight, a shipping company that caters to the musical equipment industry, as a NAMM endorsed business provider, offering additional shipping discounts to NAMM Member companies. With the added discounts offered by Music Freight, NAMM Members will now be able to save on freight for shipments within the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico.
In addition, all participating NAMM Members will receive a $10 credit per shipment up to $195 annually that can be applied towards NAMM Member dues with special pricing available for large volume shippers. The $10 credits will be tracked by Music Freight, and refund checks will be issued by the company each year to customers who have an active membership with NAMM.
Music Freight caters to the special requirements of musical equipment retailers, manufacturers, distributors, backline and live event production companies throughout the United States and Canada. The company started servicing the MI industry in 2004, and has since enrolled more than 300 active shippers.
“The services offered by Music Freight are great,” said Russell Blair, logistics manager at Orange Amplifiers, a NAMM Member in Atlanta, Ga. “The Web site is easy and useful. We’ve been with them for one year and so far have had no complaints or concerns. Music Freight offers amazing prices and service.”
“Our Members have had access to freight, group and overnight shipping discounts with PartnerShip for over 10 years, and they have done an outstanding job handling the shipping needs of our Member companies, said Melanie Ripley, associate director of NAMM’s Member Contact Center. “Through the success of that program and the many other group services we offer, NAMM Member companies have experienced significant savings. In 2008 Members saved over $2 million using NAMM endorsed providers, and we will continue to look for opportunities to help our Members find affordable rates and excellent service on all their back-end business services.”
About Music Freight
Music Freight caters to the special requirements of musical equipment retailers, manufacturers, distributors, backline and live event production companies. The company’s goal is to provide its clients with top-tier service that’s tailored to their particular needs, yet still offered at incredibly affordable prices. For more information, call 866-647-6933 or visit www.musicfreight.com.
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants, commonly called NAMM in reference to the organization's popular NAMM trade shows, is the not-for-profit association that unifies, leads and strengthens the $17 billion global musical instruments and products industry. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages. NAMM is comprised of more than 9,000 Member companies. For more information about NAMM, interested parties can visit www.namm.org or call 800-767-NAMM (6266).
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