UPS exclusive plan makes express shipping and saving $ a snap for members

The Institute has forged a new partnership with United Parcel Service that will make express delivery-and everything else that comes with rushing to finish something for your business-much easier for its members.

UPS is universally recognized as one of the most dependable express services. AlChE members will now get the following benefits from AIChE's plan.

- $1.50 off the rate for UPS next day letters.

- A 10% discount off UPS Next Day Air(TM) package rates.

- A 20% discount off all U.S. origin UPS Worldwide Express rates.

Members can help support AIChE and at the same time reduce the hassle of express delivery through a couple of easy steps. It's as simple as calling the UPS customer service number (1-800-3257000) and identifying yourself as a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. At that point, UPS will assign a shipper billing number. The discounts will appear on members' UPS billing statements each month. There are no contracts to sign, no enrollment fees, and no minimum usage requirement.

"UPS has an excellent reputation. The best thing about them is that they are everywhere. They have thousands of service centers world-wide," Diana McCauley, AIChE's director of member services, stated. "Members who are currently frustrated with the quality of their express service can switch to UPS, save money, and improve the service they have. It's a winwin situation."

Hugh Horowitz, AIChE's Manager of Office Services and frequent user of UPS' service, seconded McCauley's sentiments. "UPS basically always does what it is supposed to do, with a minimum of fuss and no nonsense.

"Everything gets where it's supposed to be, when it's supposed to be there. No one could ask for anything more."

For more information on this new benefit, contact Diana McCauley at 212/591-7329; e-mail dianm@ aiche.org