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.
Kalie VanDewater
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.
These days, PSPs are more likely to use a variety of print platforms. With the potential for color variances when using multiple output devices, here’s how to keep customers’ color expectations realistic.
Some in-plants have found ADA-compliant signage to be a rich source of business and a way to boost their value significantly.
As a result of seeing equipment up close at PRINTING United Expo last year, Delvecchio Shankle was able to make some smart decisions, which resulted in his in-plant installing a flatbed printer and a laminator.
Sustainability has become an essential piece of the printing industry — the wide-format sector included. Here, wide-format printers share their experiences with green media and its prospects for the future.
Since installing its first CNC flatbed cutter, the World Bank Group’s in-plant has been creating everything from ADA-compliant signage to 3D acrylic awards.
In-plants are having great success using digital embellishments to transform print pieces and increase their value — though customer reactions can vary.
Having the right tools to meet your needs is paramount. That’s why the in-plant at Georgia State University recently installed a Canon imagePRESS V1000 and imagePRESS V900, and the results have been favorable.
