Merging For Mutual Success

Steenhoek, however, is not alone. A number of other in-plants have discovered the benefits of merging their printing and mailing operations and are saving their parent organizations lots of money as a result.

A decade ago the University of Washington combined print/copy, mailing and design departments under a "publication services" monicker. Acting Director Frank Davis now oversees 160 employees plus over 100 students in the operation, which was reorganized primarily for efficiency.