Strong In-plant Involvement at On Demand Show

In-plant managers had a strong presence at the On Demand show, which wrapped up yesterday in Boston. IPG staff spotted them all over the show floor as well as at several educational sessions geared toward in-plants. On Tuesday, more than two dozen of them gathered for the In-Plant Graphics luncheon/roundtable discussion, sponsored by GBC. They talked about some of their equipment acquisition plans as well as new services they have added. Several that have started offering fulfillment services described how this has helped strengthen their in-plants.

On Wednesday, in-plant managers shared their strategies and success stories at some of the educational sessions. Steven Dimond, manager of MIT’s Copy Technology Centers, detailed his efforts to make his in-plant an integral part of the school, while Philip Larson, assistant vice president and director of ISD Enterprise Operations at American Fidelity Assurance, described how he helped bring efficiency and new technology to his operation. Later in the day, Rick Wise, director of University of Missouri-Columbia Printing Services, and Donna Wagner, print production manager at Great American Insurance Co., discussed the services they provide, particularly online ordering, that have helped make their in-plants successful.