Industry News

ACUP+ 2026 Attendees Discuss Shop Improvements
April 30, 2026 at 3:48 pm

During the recent Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+) conference, we talked with several in-plant managers to find out how they have improved their in-plants over the past year.

The Rewards of Making Awards
April 22, 2026 at 4:37 pm

Producing awards and plaques is an excellent value-added service for in-plants that not only saves money but also speeds turnaround, boosts visibility, and brings new work in-house.

How Conflict in Iran Is Squeezing Print Providers
May 7, 2026 at 3:25 pm

The war in Iran has placed immense pressure on the supply chain, turning what was expected to be a stable year for the printing sector into an uncertain one. Here’s how the conflict is impacting the industry.

Proving Your Value: Lessons From the In-plant Front Line
April 22, 2026 at 10:53 am

Despite more than 20 years of commercial printing experience, Mike Puckett felt like a deer in the headlights when he joined Vanderbilt University Printing Services. But as his confidence grew, he realized it was the best professional decision he had ever made.

Expo Visit Ignites Label Opportunity for Monument Health
May 6, 2026 at 10:21 am

A new inkjet color label printer at Monument Health Printing Services will greatly enhance the three-employee in-plant’s ability to provide numerous types of labels for the healthcare system. It also opens the door to new label products the shop hasn’t been able to print.