In his 23 years at Grocery Supply Company’s in-plant, Keith St. Clair has ensured his shop’s success by seeking out new business and adding the right equipment, including a four-color press and computer-to-plate equipment.

By Kristen E. Monte

“At the time it was touch and go,” explains St. Clair. “It took a few months, and I was scared of being closed down. The two Multi 1650s let us get more work done. We started doing more variety, brought more work back in-house and saved the company money—saving us too.”

Another change St. Clair had to make when he took over the shop was to improve safety. The in-plant didn’t have safety covers on any equipment, and chemicals weren’t properly stored.