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"We are a closed-loop shop, and that is something that I am very proud of," Thorne declares. "We can do just about all functions internally."

He attributes this self-sufficient attitude to his staff, who he says works very well as a team. That team may grow even larger, as Thorne is considering a merger between the data processing and graphics departments. He says the in-plant would then be able to purchase equipment that would benefit both areas, and bring in more savings for the company.