In-Plant Profiles

Curt Hastings has spent his entire career at Illinois Farm Bureau, mostly in the in-plant. Looking back, he wouldn’t change a thing.

A mass retirement at University of Oregon Printing & Mailing Services inspired some major management and technology changes that are saving the school big money.

Hard work, smart equipment decisions and appropriate internal publicity have helped the Logistics Management Institute’s in-plant win its parent organization’s confidence - and nearly 100% of its business.

Although Randall Bramlett dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, the real home run in his life has been the four decades he’s spent in the printing industry.

From providing all university signage to producing the variable data mailings that bring in students, Western Carolina University Printing and Mailing Services is making a valuable contribution to its institution.

A few short years ago Schneider Electric outsourced most of its printing. But as it gradually brought one application after another in-house, an in-plant was born. It’s now a thriving operation housed in a brand new facility.

When it’s not printing the manuals and wiring diagrams that support Lennox Industries’ heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, the manufacturing company’s in-plant looks for new ways to save money.

For nearly 40 years, Bill Erickson has proudly provided quality printing for Woolrich Inc., earning respect from the highest levels.

When Christine Perunko saw a Duplo DC-646 slitter/cutter/creaser in action, she knew the device was exactly what her in-plant needed.

D’Addario & Co., one of the largest manufacturers of musical instrument strings in the world, relies on its in-plant for quality, color-accurate packaging, and reliable on-time delivery.