In-plant Profiles

IPI Visits Five In-plants in Washington, D.C.
September 21, 2023 at 11:33 am

I spent two days this week in Washington, D.C., where I toured five in-plants, ranging from the two-person Smithsonian American Art Museum sign shop to the massive Government Publishing Office. I even ran into a visiting in-plant manager on the street.

Drew Burgering: A Deep Dive Into Printing
September 15, 2023 at 10:07 am

Though he planned to be a veterinarian, Drew Burgering has been happy with his successful career as an in-plant manager at three different universities.

Tami Reese: In It for the Love of Print
July 5, 2023 at 10:36 am

Tami Reese has been in the print industry for more than three decades because it’s simply what she loves — from the smells to the products produced, Reese is passionate about print.

IPI Visits Vanderbilt, State of Tennessee In-plants
June 23, 2023 at 10:50 am

While in Nashville recently, I took the opportunity to visit two in-plants: Vanderbilt University Printing Services and the State of Tennessee’s Document Services operation.

Hunter Renovates In-plant, Upgrades Digital Gear
May 12, 2023 at 10:17 am

The past few months have brought big changes to the Hunter Engineering Co. in-plant. Not only did the shop undergo a complete renovation, it upgraded two of its production color printers and added a laser cutter/engraver, enabling it to create customized gifts for company visitors.

Jim Denova: A Natural Born Leader
May 10, 2023 at 12:23 pm

The Marine Corps veteran has utilized his leadership skills to forge his path in the world of printing and empower his employees to be the best they can be.

Tina Wolfgram: Dedicated to Print
March 10, 2023 at 9:35 am

From her serendipitous start in the printing industry to her current role as manager, Tina Wolfgram has no regrets about her four decades in print — and no fear of working the production floor to meet deadlines.

Strong Women Standing Out in a Man’s World
February 28, 2023 at 4:44 pm

Only a third of those working in the printing industry are women. So that makes it even more extraordinary that three in-plants have ended up being staffed and managed entirely by women.

Embellishments Add Excitement at Oregon State
February 27, 2023 at 4:42 pm

From stickers and print embellishments to kitting and fulfillment, Oregon State University Printing & Mailing Services is relying on innovative offerings to recoup lost revenue from declining toner work.