In-plant Outlook

Mark Fallon, the new executive director of the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) talks with In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer about his extensive background in print and mail, his belief that people are the key to an organization's success, why he accepted his new role, and his vision for strengthening IPMA and supporting the in-plant community.

During PRINTING United Expo 2026, In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer talked with three K-12 in-plant managers from different parts of the country about how they’re growing their operations and taking on more work.

In this throwback 2018 recording, consultants Barb Pellow and Howie Fenton debate the pros and cons of outsourcing in an information-packed session, moderated by IPI Editor Bob Neubauer.

After two decades in commercial printing, Mike Puckett entered the in-plant world as director of Vanderbilt University Printing Services and says it was the best decision he ever made. In this podcast he talks about the collaborative culture of in-plants, how he rebuilt Vanderbilt’s print operation after it was nearly closed, and his relationship-first approach to employees and customers.

Though Michele Woodrum has achieved success and found family at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, her path to the in-plant was winding, encompassing stints in law enforcement and the military, following a family tradition of service stretching back to the Revolutionary War.

We talked with eight in-plant managers at the 2026 Inkjet Summit to learn why they’re considering production inkjet and how they expect it will cut color costs, boost capacity, and future proof their operations.

In this special podcast, we take you behind the scenes of the In-Print™ 2026 contest judging. Host Bob Neubauer talks with the judges as they are making decisions to find out what flaws they spotted and what impressive features caught their attention and led to pieces being chosen as winners.

In an episode generated entirely by AI — including the voices in the conversation — we explore how production inkjet is transforming in-plants into faster, leaner, and more essential operations — saving millions, solving labor shortages, and delivering better educational and business outcomes with less waste.

Anyone who's attended an in-plant conference is sure to have met our guest Debra Payne, a loyal supporter of in-plants for more than 30 years. In this conversation, she talks about her unexpected start at Kodak and how that led to a lifelong career serving in-plant printers; what she’s learned from working with in-plants over the years; and why the collaborative, non-competitive spirit of in-plants keeps her committed to the field.

With years of experience consulting for in-plants and their parent organizations, Lois Ritarossi, president of High Rock Strategies, shares insights and best practices for in-plant print and mail operations, covering topics such as workflow automation, technology gaps, and strategies for reducing expenses.