In-plant Profiles

I was busy last week visiting in-plants, including one that opened its doors only a few weeks ago. Here's an exclusive look inside.

The Santa Fe-based in-plant installed two digital color presses along with a unique device that can match color from pre-printed samples.

To reduce print outsourcing and save money for the University of Florida, Marshall Gray has been slowly expanding its in-plant by upgrading equipment, hiring an experienced manager, adding services, rebranding, and promoting the shop across campus. It has paid off.

Kim Stanford has transformed her in-plant by expanding wide-format printing, eliminating a fund deficit, and exploring new revenue streams.

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?

By leveraging modern technology and a strong service culture, Careington’s in-plant provides reliable print and fulfillment services, while reducing costs and delivering unmatched value to the company.

Inspired by the inkjet experiences of fellow K-12 in-plants on a weekly Teams meeting, a Seattle-area manager has added an inkjet press and other equipment to his small shop.

IPI's Bob Neubauer recently toured the California Office of State Publishing, which employs more than 300 employees in its three Sacramento facilities. One of the few in-plants with web offset presses, it also houses an arsenal of digital presses and specializes in high-volume, quick-turnaround printing.

New York City does a spectacular job of celebrating the holidays—in-plants included.

IPI Editor Bob Neubauer recently visited Sacramento State University Print & Mail and talked with Director Laura Lockett about her in-plant's expansion into flatbed printing and cutting, which necessitated the opening of a new facility the shop has dubbed "Wide-Format Land."