Retail King, In-plant Leader

Wal-Mart PMDC produces over half of the signs that appear in Wal-Mart stores, along with the easy-to-read shelf pricing. In addition, the 198,000-square-foot facility produces training manuals, store layout guides, forms, small banners and marketing materials.

PMDC has expanded over the past few years, adding both employees and new equipment. In 1996 the in-plant had 270 associates; today there are 325. Part of the reason, Parker says, is because PMDC uses fewer temporary workers today and more full-time employees. Also, the operation has added additional press shifts on the weekends.