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At IPMA 2026, Joanne Gore urged in-plants to market their services by focusing on business value instead of equipment and volumes, while reminding customers how the shop helps reduce costs and protect brand integrity.

In-plant Impressions has won an Award of Excellence in the 2026 APEX Awards competition, which recognizes excellence in publishing. This is the magazine's seventh APEX Award.

As in-plants seek additional ways to add value, many are discovering UV printing. An educational event in September called UV Energize will focus on the opportunities UV can bring.

Employee shortages are hitting in-plants hard. New data shows how many shops take advantage of a unique opportunity to make up ground.

The new line of presses brings enhanced automation and workflow features aimed at reducing setup time, minimizing operator intervention, and improving overall production efficiency.

In one insightful session at the recent In-plant Printing and Mailing Association conference, four managers of large in-plants addressed the responsibility leaders have in guiding their teams and encouraging them to take initiative.

The In-plant Printing and Mailing Association honored the In-plant of the Year in a ceremony during its conference, along with the In-House Promotional Excellence and Innovation Award winners. Here’s what these exemplary in-plants did to earn their awards.

When the Palm Beach County Graphics Division went to PRINTING United Expo last year, the team ended up making a few purchases as a direct result of what they saw at the show.

In a session at IPMA 2026, Katelin Shanks of Racami urged in-plants to simplify software selection by defining requirements early, watching for vendor red flags, understanding long-term costs, and using AI as a support tool.

The Federal Work-Study Program gives higher-ed in-plants extra help without dipping into their shops’ budgets, while introducing students to print careers and providing hands-on experience.