An In-plant Pioneer

But bringing this technology in-house comes with a price. In 1990, the budget for the in-plant was $5.4 million. Sperrazza reveals the budget for 2000 will be over $19 million. To offset some costs to the company, Sperrazza has began to insource work from outside the company. But he knows the money spent on technology now will help guarantee the in-plant's survival in the future.