West Coast Wonders

Like their settler ancestors who battled to survive in a growing and evolving nation, these three state in-plants have adapted to changing times.

On Top Of Technology

Perhaps the most adaptable of the three is the Washington State Department of Printing. It was one of the first in-plants to recognize the importance of online ordering capabilities, thanks in part to the vision of Interim Director Larry Weber. The 83-employee in-plant recently debuted PRTonline, which not only allows customers to create, edit and proof business cards and letterhead online, it lets them order custom-printed items like brochures and newsletters.