In-plant Profiles

As the Association of College and University Printers conference was winding down last week, IPI Editor Bob Neubauer and a small group of in-plant managers paid a visit to the University of Portland’s Printing and Mailing Services operation.

When Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center wanted a flatbed UV printer, the PRINTING United Expo gave staff the chance to see dozens of demos, all in one place. Since adding the printer and contour cutter they saw at the show, the business opportunities have been plentiful.

Whether printing patient health information and signage, or handling fulfillment and mailing, Geisinger’s Digital Print and Mail Center is always looking for ways to save the healthcare organization money.

Every manager has heard someone say it: “I didn’t know we had a print shop.” Constant turnover in the organization creates a never-ending need to market your in-plant’s services. Here are some ideas to keep your in-plant top of mind.

Before purchasing a Xante X-33 flatbed printer, the University of Southern Indiana’s in-plant had to apply adhesive vinyl by hand — a task both tedious and time consuming for the 12-person staff. The new purchase has helped this in-plant prove its versatility and value to the university.

One of the country’s oldest in-plants, the Kansas Office of Printing & Mailing, has just overhauled its operation, replacing outdated equipment with a new inkjet press and a bevy of advanced finishing systems.

Though COVID hit Sheffield Hallam University’s in-plant hard, it has pushed back, adding services, upgrading equipment, automating, and seeking new ways to add value.

When Gary Warren got wind of a major, multi-phase project that entailed repurposing Fayetteville State University’s library, the in-plant stepped in to produce and install the graphics for this project.

Over the years, IPI has profiled the careers of many women who manage in-plants. In celebration of Women's History Month, we'd like to share some of these stories again to highlight the important role women play in the in-plant industry.

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