Partner Programs
Technology
Dell Technologies is at the forefront of driving the digital future. Dell gives today’s workforce what they need to securely connect, produce, and collaborate; anywhere at any time. Award-winning desktops, laptops, 2-in-1s and thin clients; powerful workstations and rugged devices made for specialized environments, as well as monitors, docking and endpoint security solutions and services, workers get exactly what they need to work the way they want.
Dell provides AWS members discounts on Dell branded technology, access to special events and a team of technology advisers ready to answer your IT questions. Shop at www.dell.com/Welders, call 800-757-8442 (mention AWS), or reach out to our account manager via email at Steven.Shipe@dell.com.
Get access to member-only savings on the full line of GE Appliances. Shop your favorite GE®, GE Profile™ Series, Café, HotPoint®, Haier, and Monogram® appliance brands.
Discount Code: MONCFRE21
Save up to 30% off the everyday public web price, with access to special flash sales. (Canada only)
Office Supplies
Office Depot and OfficeMax are one company! AWS Members can save up to 75% on over 93,000 products. Great for your printing, cleaning and office needs. Shop online or in any Office Depot or OfficeMax store. Enjoy FREE next-day delivery on online orders over $50!
View webinar outlining the member benefits they offer.
Click here to shop online or print off a FREE Store Purchasing Card.
Get access to member-only savings on the full line of GE Appliances. Shop your favorite GE®, GE Profile™ Series, Café, HotPoint®, Haier, and Monogram® appliance brands.
Shipping & Freight
UPS - United States
Flat Rate Discounts on Shipping AWS and UPS took the guesswork out and put the easy in. Members now have access to new and improved flat rate pricing with savings of 45% on Domestic Next Day/Deferred, 25% on Ground Commercial / Residential and up to 50% on additional services. In addition, members can take advantage of UPS Smart Pickup® service for free.
Open a new account, or if you are already taking advantage of our UPS savings program, re-enroll and apply the new discounts to your existing account by visiting: www.savewithups.com/aws or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., ET.
*Visit www.savewithups.com/aws for specific services and discounts.
UPS – Canada
AWS Members in Canada can take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and receive 40% off small package shipments, 40% off imports, at least 75% off freight shipments over 150 lb. and more. To enroll for free and start saving today, visit membersbenefitprogram.com/AWS or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
YRC Freight
YRC Freight invented LTL (less-than-truckload). Their broad portfolio of North American LTL services helps you increase the flexibility and reliability of your supply chains by offering direct service to almost every point in the United States and nearly all of the Canadian population.
- AWS Members receive a minimum 70% discount
- Ground and air expedited and guaranteed solutions
- Unlike most carriers, YRC Freight Time-Critical Service counts Saturday and Sunday as service days
- Cross-border services throughout North America
- Get the highest Canada cross-border clearance rate among LTL carriers for your shipments
- YRC Freight Exhibit Services has been Best-in-Show for trade show shipping for over 25 years
- No-cost inbound guarantee on trade show shipments
- Book, track, and manage your shipments anytime and anywhere at my.yrcfreight.com or contact YRC Freight Customer Service 24/7 at 800.610.6500
- Specialize in palletized shipments over 150 lbs.
The AWS/YRC Freight Shipping Program is a free Corporate Member benefit.
It’s easy to get started, enroll today by phone, e-mail, or online.
Call: 800.647.3061 | associations@yrcfreight.com | http://yrc.com/membersvc/
Gallagher Member Freight
Let us do the heavy lifting. Save at least 75% on less than truckload (LTL) shipments. Fill out your request and commodities with gallagher member freight and they will reach out to carriers on your behalf and provide you with the best option then handle everything from pickup to drop off.
Insurance & Health
Liberty Mutual - Auto & Home Insurance
Liberty Mutual has partnered with the American Welding Society to offer members exclusive savings on quality auto and home insurance.* Call 800-531-6087 or visit Liberty Mutual to learn more or get a free quote.
*Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify.
eHealth®
Explore your options with eHealth. Whether you need health insurance for yourself, business, or your family, eHealth is the place to shop. You can compare quotes from hundreds of health insurance companies in only a few minutes or contact eHealth's licensed agents who can advise on the best plan to suit your needs, all at no cost:
eHealth® Medicare
American Welding Society is proud to have partnered with eHealth to help provide the right Medicare plan for you! Plan types such as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Prescription Drug Plans are available all in one convenient location. Enroll in the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) each Fall, or as you age into qualification.
eHealth is committed to finding AWS members the right health insurance plan to fit your specific needs. Visit us today or call (855) 941-0862 to access free quotes or to explore options with a licensed agent!
Gallagher Small Business
Gallagher Small Business works with top-rated insurance carriers to find you the right amount of protection at the best price. We take the time to understand your needs, then connect you to the best insurance carriers to protect your type of business.
Our solutions include a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) package that consists of the basic coverages (General Liability, Buildings & Property and Business Interruption Income) required by a business owner in one bundle.
Additional coverages include:
- General Liability
- Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions
- Buildings & Property
- Business Auto
- Workers' Compensation
- Directors and Officers
- Cyber
- Commercial Umbrella
- Employment Practices Liability
Click here for more information
American Hearing Benefits
American Hearing Benefits is a convenient hearing benefits program which provides access to free hearing consultations and significant discounts on hearing aids through our nationwide network of hearing professionals. As a member of AWS, you and your family are entitled to the following hearing savings through American Hearing Benefits:
- Free annual hearing consultations for you and your family
- Free one year supply of batteries
- One year of free office visits
- Free Deluxe Warranty Plan, including loss and damage
- 60-day trial period
- Financing plans available
To learn more call 888-856-3753 or visit www.americanhearingbenefits.com/partners/AWS
Travel Programs
AWS members have access to exclusive travel savings from car rentals, hotels and ticketing discounts to condos, villas, cruises, guided tours and group travel packages. Whether you simply want to get from here to there or make your dream vacation a reality, AWS members have all the tools right at their fingertips.
Visit http://savings.travel/aws/ to view current offers.
AWS Logo Merchandise
Trust Lands' End Business Outfitters to deliver top-quality custom AWS logo products and clothing that are perfect for both home and work. Share your pride in being part of AWS's worldwide community while enjoying the exceptional value of merchandise from Lands' End, all fully guaranteed.
Visit Lands' End Business Outfitters, or call 1-800-920-1471
Additional Programs
Merchant Advocate
Merchant Advocate offers a free review of your credit card processing to AWS members. Save on processing fees without paying or having to switch processors. visit merchantadvocate.com or contact jshavitz@merchantadvocate.com and mention you are an AWS member.
Heartland
Your business is so much more than just a business. It’s a goal, a dream, a true way of life. And we understand that. It’s why AWS has partnered with Heartland, to bring you payroll and payments designed to help you succeed. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been around for a while, we have a solution designed to help you get paid faster and grow your business!
Merchant Processing Advantage:
● Next-day funding available
● Customized pricing available
● Affordable point of sales options
● Fraud protection & data security
● 24/7 live customer support
Payroll Advantage:
● Payroll processing & tax management
● Recruiting & onboarding
● Work Opportunity Tax Credits
● HR & personnel management
● Rate lock pricing
● Time tracking, scheduling & PTO
APPI Energy
AWS endorsed APPI Energy to provide data-driven procurement and consulting solutions that reduce electricity and natural gas costs for members on an ongoing basis. The APPI Energy database of daily supplier prices enables the team of experts to benchmark prices in every deregulated energy market. APPI Energy reviews thousands of prices every day to deliver data-driven solutions and true apples-to-apples comparisons.
Recommendations to AWS members regarding when to buy energy, and which contract length is best, are based on extensive data analytics and 20 years of transaction experience. This includes an evaluation of current supply contracts, proprietary price analytics, energy tariff analysis, regulatory tracking, and complete customer service. To take advantage of this membership benefit program, contact APPI Energy at 800-520-6685.