Despite staff cuts and a push toward digital, AAFP’s in-plant transformed challenges into opportunities. By innovating with wide-format printing and simplifying stressful projects, the two-person in-plant has ensured its future as a vital resource.
Kalie VanDewater
As a value-add, rigid signage presents significant opportunities for in-plants, with 53% already producing it for their organizations.
If you’re in search of a new avenue for revenue, creating ADA-compliant signage may just fit the bill.
The Santa Fe-based in-plant installed two digital color presses along with a unique device that can match color from pre-printed samples.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked about topics in the printing industry, and indicators of an AI revolution are increasingly present.
People just love stickers, and savvy in-plants are taking advantage of sticker mania by printing growing volumes of them. But will the excitement stick around?
The new inkjet production press at Hillsboro School District Printing Services has not only replaced multiple toner devices, it is proving far more productive.
After signing a contract for two new presses, David Chappell, manager of Print Services at Sarasota County School District, learned Xerox planned to discontinue the Nuvera digital press. Here's what he did next.
PRINTING United Expo was overflowing with small bindery equipment just perfect for in-plants operating in tight spaces.
Wide-format graphics are an integral part of sports events, from banners hanging up above to graphics on the court . Whether it’s on basketball courts or hockey rinks, there are almost always printed elements beneath the players’ feet.
Working with substrates outside of the normal range of materials can be difficult. Thick and tough substrates, as well as delicate ones, are some of the most challenging.
For nearly 45 years, Dale Johnson has put his heart and soul into Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Now, as he prepares for retirement, he reflects on how the in-plant has evolved.
The in-plant community was out in force at the In-plant Impressions Forum at PRINTING United Expo 2024. The lunch session on artificial intelligence drew a crowd of nearly 70 attendees.
90% of in-plants provide banners and signs. They come in all sizes, and many are paired with a retractable banner stand.
A program at Great Crossing High School is training students for graphic arts careers while printing for district schools and community businesses.
