Industry News

Lamar CISD Strengthens In-plant Capabilities With New Color Presses
April 14, 2026 at 8:27 am

As one of Texas’ fastest-growing school districts, Lamar Consolidated Independent School District is raising the bar on in-plant performance. By adding three new Canon color digital presses, the district has strengthened its in-plant’s capabilities, boosting print quality, consistency, and productivity while elevating the operation’s value across the district.

Three Weeks, Four In-plant Events
April 6, 2026 at 10:24 am

I just returned from three action-packed weeks of travel to in-plant events all over the country, from Washington, D.C., to San Diego, California, giving me a chance to hang out with dozens of in-plant managers, many of whom I’d never met before.

ACUP+ Lesson: Self-Awareness, Grace, and Leadership
April 10, 2026 at 8:23 am

In the opening keynote presentation at ACUP+ 2026, Mark Fallon of The Berkshire Co. talked about teamwork, generosity, and leadership styles, emphasizing the importance of grace, particularly in times of stress.

The World Bank’s Wide-Format Wizards
April 9, 2026 at 3:20 pm

In-plant Impressions recently toured the World Bank Group’s Washington, D.C., wide-format printing facility and took a look at many of the impressive signs and graphics the in-plant has printed for the organization, including office spaces it has rebranded with immersive graphics.

Don’t Hate BHRs, Use Them as a Competitive Advantage
February 25, 2026 at 12:48 pm

Developing budgeted hourly rates helps in-plants understand their true costs, recover expenses, and justify which work should stay in-house. Here’s how to build and use BHRs effectively.