In-plant Profiles

Paul Sprow has worked at several in-plants in his 40 years in the printing industry. “I’m glad I went the path I did,” he declares. “I have no regrets.”

The new inkjet color press installed at the Wisconsin Bureau of Publishing and Distribution is 30% faster than the monochrome toner printer it replaced — and the uptime is “outstanding.”

Hundreds of in-plants call New York City home. IPG Editor Bob Neubauer visited three of them recently, in the investment banking, real estate and public transportation industries, to talk with their managers about the issues they face as in-plants in a big city.

By bringing a private sector mindset to his school district in-plant, Martin James improved its service, savings and reputation.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Publications has improved its efficiency and reduced costs with inkjet.

A devastating natural disaster brought Naomi Quiram to work at Gustavus Adolphus University, but it’s her love of people that has kept her in printing and mailing services for 20 years.

Though he has a web press background, it’s as the manager of Iowa Bankers Association's small in-plant where Todd Palmer has produced truly big results.

Getting an inkjet press is no ordinary equipment acquisition process. One in-plant manager gave a refreshingly honest accounting of her in-plant�s path to production inkjet � a journey that has faced more than a few roadblocks.

To get their messages out to the masses, several church-based in-plants, such as those of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Church of Scientology International, specialize in very high-volume publications.

In-plants at religious organizations serve a higher power. They view their work as a reflection of their faith.