In-plant Profiles

Since consolidating its print, bindery, and mail operations into a new building, American Fidelity Assurance’s in-plant has seen robust, steady growth.

I’ve met many managers in my 25 years as editor. Some were taken too soon, in the midst of their careers; some retired after giving years of their lives to their in-plants, only to leave us shortly afterward. Here are some of their stories.

The California Office of State Publishing — the country’s second largest in-plant — recently moved from its home of 67 years to a modern, efficient, and very green new facility.

After a restructuring that consolidated print, design, and photography services, Middle Tennessee State University’s in-plant has become even more effective in its mission.

Though serendipity has shaped her career, Salla Vaerma-Jadlos' path since taking the reins at the City and County of San Francisco's in-plant has been sharply focused on meeting customers' graphic arts needs with skill and efficiency.

Producing ADA-compliant braille signage in-house is just one of the ways Iowa State University Printing and Copy Services is providing exemplary service and major cost savings for the university.

With two new inkjet presses, the State of Michigan’s Print and Mail Management division has big plans for bringing low-cost color to state agencies.

The in-plant community lost one of its kindest, most devoted supporters last Friday when Brian A. Wadell, director of Repro Graphics at the University of California, Davis, passed away at the age of 64 after a seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Through hard work, late nights and an upbeat attitude, John Cruser has built Bloomberg’s in-plant into an award-winning model for other in-plants.

Printing for the country’s largest police force has its challenges, but the NYPD Printing Section — like the officers it serves — is trained and ready to handle almost anything.