IPMA 2000 Texas Roundup

Ikon, contended Sherburne, doesn't necessarily want to close in-plants, just partner with them to take on overflow work. Chamness, though, said in-plants are better off bidding out jobs themselves, as needed, to local printers.

In-plants, stressed Chamness, are always cheaper because they don't have to make a profit. But Sherburne said Ikon saves money for clients by spreading work over a number of different production facilities.