April 15, 2026
 

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Sponsored by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Lamar CISD Strengthens In-plant Capabilities With New Color Presses

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.

 
 
 

ACUP+ Lesson: Strategic Planning for Your In-plant

by Bob Neubauer

In one session at ACUP+ 2026, Kim Stanford of the University of Alaska Anchorage stressed the importance of working with your team to craft a strategic plan that expresses your operation’s purpose, direction, and goals.

 
 
 

Finding Skilled Labor Cited as Top In-plant Hiring Challenge, IPI Survey Finds

by Kalie VanDewater

A new In-plant Impressions survey reveals how in-plants are addressing staffing shortages, hiring skilled labor, and retaining employees. See what top-performing shops are doing to strengthen workforce stability and expand capabilities.

 
 
 

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Canon and Skandacor Join Forces to Enhance Lamination and Embellishment

Canon announces a new strategic alliance with Skandacor Inc. to expand Canon’s nearline finishing portfolio, enabling customers to add high-quality lamination and embellishment to their Canon imagePRESS V Family output with the Skandacor LAMpro Cheetah S15 Single Side Laminator and related consumables.

 
 
 
Sponsored by Rochester Software Associates

Do More With Less – Discover Web to Print WebCRD® 12.3 Upgrades

Now shipping – Rochester Software Associates’ web to print software, WebCRD® 12.3, continues to enhance user experience, streamline workflow, and improve overall productivity for print service providers. RSA’s latest version includes Smart Product Type Ordering, Catalog Product Enhancement, and Direct Integration to ReadyPrint Automatica. Ordering will be simplified, searches faster, and integration seamless. WebCRD® 12.3 underscores RSA’s commitment to deliver solutions based on their customer’s needs.

 

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In-plants Meet in San Diego for Insights and Inspiration

IPI attended the recent edu Business Systems Print Shop Pro user conference in San Diego where about 60 in-plant managers gathered to explore new software features, learn about industry trends, and network with one another. This new video offers an inside look.

 
 
 

ACUP+ Lesson: Marketing Insights for In-plants

by Bob Neubauer

In an ACUP+ 2026 session focused on marketing ideas for in-plants, Scott Monroe of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln cited many of the ways his in-plant is communicating its value to campus.

 
 
 

Finding Skilled Labor Cited as Top In-plant Hiring Challenge, IPI Survey Finds

by Kalie VanDewater

A new In-plant Impressions survey reveals how in-plants are addressing staffing shortages, hiring skilled labor, and retaining employees. See what top-performing shops are doing to strengthen workforce stability and expand capabilities.

 
 
 

IPMA 2026 Conference Agenda Now Available

IPMA released the agenda for its 2026 Educational Conference, which will feature a mix of keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and peer-led discussions addressing the challenges in-plants face today.

 
 
 

Ravings of a Mad Printer: Retirement

by John Sarantakos

It has been slightly over 21 months since I retired. You would think that over that time period most of my work-related convictions would have changed. It took a bit to beat those feelings down and yet I still have moments that irk me.

 
 
 

2026 International Sign Expo Delivers New Solutions, Strategies

by Dan Marx

The ISA’s International Sign Expo, held recently in Orlando, Florida, was a success with positive energy, busy booths, and new equipment.

 
 
 

PRINTING United Alliance Reinforces Commitment to Workforce Development

Education through the association’s unparalleled iLEARNING+ platform donates almost a quarter of a million dollars in training value over two years, and provides free membership to students and educators.

 
 
 

Update on the Recent Toxic Substances Control Act Hearing

Ashley Roberts spoke with Gary Jones of PRINTING United Alliance for an an update on the recent Toxic Substances Control Act hearing.