About Us

Your Brand. Your Image. Our Passion.

With a creative edge to enhance the impact and worth of your programs, Proforma is the market leader in the printing, promotional products, and packaging sectors. Through more than 650 locations worldwide, we serve as your partner offering the most innovative and cutting-edge product and service solutions.

To meet your corporate needs, we have put together a full range of value-driven services and exclusive products. Proforma is the One Source for all of your brand marketing and graphic communications needs. We apply creativity and innovation to your business difficulties, from the creation of brochures and promotional products to the execution of marketing campaigns and eCommerce solutions.

History of Proforma

Proforma is a global marketing solutions provider and an award-winning industry leader since 1978. With more than 650 offices worldwide and 750,000 clients worldwide, Proforma partners with an extensive network of manufacturers and suppliers, creating buying power that’s second to none. Increase productivity and sharpen your competitive edge. Only Proforma offers a value that includes an innovative, fully integrated, one-stop turnkey solution.

1978 Proforma was founded
Sales exceed $1 million1980
1985 Proforma innovated the graphic communications industry
national expansion begins1986
1991 Proforma expands to Canada
Products and services now include promotional products1994
1995 Introduces ProSource “online” catalog
Launch Of Proforma.Com And Portal Sites. Ecommerce Was Introduced.1999
2000 Proforma grows to 500 offices
Since 2003, our clients have come to rely on ARC as their valued supplier of a wide variety of services.2003
2003 Proforma’s 25th Anniversary
Proforma serves 400 enterprise-level accounts2008
2012 Recognized Top 10 “Best Place To Work” By Counselor Magazine
Achieves $40 million sales month2014
2015 ARC was Opened
Opens 2nd worldwide support center in Tampa, Florida2016
2020 ARC and Proforma have come together to offer the highest quality printing, promotional, eCommerce and multimedia solutions in the industry.
Over 500 Offices And 750,000 Clients Worldwide2022

Why ARC powered by Proforma?

Many of our clients first engage with us to produce a specific item or service, whether that is a printed piece, a promotional item, a tradeshow booth, or even help with an online store. Once they discover that all of their marketing needs can be taken care of under one roof there is a sense of relief that they don’t have to do it all themselves. They now have a partner they can trust to take tasks off their plates with the expertise to get things done correctly and in a timely manner.

At ARC powered by Proforma, we aren’t just clerks taking print or promo orders all day long; we are your partners. First, we build a relationship with our clients with initial discussions about needs, preferences, budgets and timeframes. Along the way, we use our experience to consult, make suggestions, and find solutions so every decision is made not on a whim, but due diligence. We try to adapt to the processes of our clients so they don’t have to change their methodologies. It is our job to make your job easier, that is why our processes are flexible enough to meet your needs. This is how trusting relationships are built and that’s what we take pride in.

ARC powered by Proforma

Your Partner with Infinite Resources.
ARC and Proforma have come together to offer the highest quality printing, promotional, eCommerce and multimedia solutions in the industry. What is so different? Never again will a client’s marketing request have to be referred to another company. The combination of ARC and Proforma allows our clients to have “One Source with Infinite Resources.”

Preferred Pricing

Pay for only what you need, stay on budget and let your business leverage the best service and solutions.

Superior Service

We go beyond normal interactions through our impeccable and unmatched support.

Exclusive Opportunities

Receive exclusive opportunities and discounts related to our products and services

Ease Of Doing Business

With infinite resources, we handle everything. All you have to do is look busy.

Innovative Products & Services

Delivering fully integrated, custom solutions tailored to your business needs.

Turnkey Solutions

Ready-to-go solutions with fast deployment

ARC powered by Proforma Cares

A message from the CEO, Andrew R Cipolla

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about ARC powered by Proforma. I wanted to take a minute to provide you with a little insight into why ARC powered by Proforma exists. As a child, I had aspirations to be the next well-known sports broadcaster. Everything was going in that direction until at the age of 16 I was diagnosed with Leukemia and underwent a bone marrow transplant. Thankfully, my brother Greg was a perfect bone marrow match. While the road was tough, it made me rethink my priorities. I no longer desired to travel every week and talk about sports all day. I wanted to serve others, not in a medical capacity, but in a way that suited my strengths. So many people played a role in my recovery that I wanted to return the favor.

I had grown up in the printing and promotions business, so I knew it well. When I started ARC powered by Proforma, I did not want it to be a typical printing company that simply takes orders and delivers products. I wanted my company to be built around the primary value of service…taking care of others. So, while we are not saving lives and curing diseases, we are doing our best to take care of our clients so they have one less thing to worry about. If that type of service sounds like something you would be interested in, please contact me directly at andrew@arcproforma.com.

Sincerely,
Andrew R Cipolla

How we begin our relationship

The first step is learning how you currently market your business. We ask a lot of questions, including:

What is your goal, what are you trying to accomplish?
Who is your audience?
Why do you want to do this particular campaign (giveaway, event, email, etc.)?

Once we have a better understanding of what you’re trying to do and how you’re trying to do it, we’ll discuss how ARC powered by Proforma can help you meet your goals and make recommendations on how to meet them seamlessly and cost-effectively. We’ll identify ways to save money, streamline processes, and integrate your marketing efforts for the biggest ROI.

This is accomplished by calling on our marketing support team and leveraging Proforma’s incredible state-of-the-art technology – from online store platforms, video marketing capabilities, warehousing and fulfillment centers and everything in between.

Collaboration is Critical
The most successful client relationships are collaborative, sharing ideas, concerns, and input. Though, if you are short on time, we can take much of your marketing work off of your plate. We tailor our approach to meet each client’s specific needs and expectations.

Does this sound good to you?
We’d love to learn more about your business and its marketing challenges.