In-plant Profiles

Though he could have been a chef if the coin had flipped the other way, Oscar Rivera has thrown himself into his 40-year graphic arts career with a passion.

A timely equipment upgrade gives Modern Woodmen of America’s in-plant new tools to help the organization better serve its members and secure their futures.

Ithaca College’s in-plant is producing quality work while saving money and making students more aware of what services they offer.

Adding Web-to-print has brought in new revenue and dropped costs at the University of Wyoming Copy & Print Center.

When Dale Wymore joined Print Services at California State University, Chico in 2005, the in-plant was in serious financial trouble. The university was ready to close it down. Within one year, she was able to turn the shop around and have it operating in the black.

After working for other companies for 27 years Howie Fenton is returning to independent consulting. He announced the change this week during the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association conference in Pittsburgh.

Students were shelling out serious cash for yearbooks in this rural New York school district. Then the in-plant stepped in.

Although he was “bound and determined” not to become a printer, Ken Schanuel has spent nearly 40 years in the printing industry. He is now director of Production Services for the Catholic Health Association of the United States.

With staffs made up entirely of convicts, prison in-plants face some challenges. Yet criminals can be surprisingly dedicated employees.

By adding promotional product distribution and a new HP Indigo 10000, the University of North Texas has cut costs and added value.