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In-plant Impressions has been serving the in-plant industry since 1951, bringing you the latest news, trends, and

best practices in the in-plant industry. You will gain access to comprehensive coverage of all aspects of in-plant production, from prepress, printing, bindery, and mailing, to new technologies and innovations. You will also enjoy inspiring stories of in-plant managers who have overcome challenges, improved productivity, and stayed competitive in a changing market. In-plant Impressions is part of Printing United Alliance, a leading trade association built by printers, for printers. It serves the printing, packaging, publishing, marketing, retail, non-profit, and promotional products industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our community of in-plant professionals and subscribe to our magazine and newsletter. Subscribe today and take your in-plant to the next level. Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3werQS1

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If you missed this   webinar when it was live, you can still watch the replay and learn how these in-plant managers have...
12/04/2025

If you missed this webinar when it was live, you can still watch the replay and learn how these in-plant managers have modernized their operations.

In this exclusive master class, you'll hear directly from industry experts and leaders from Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Company and Omaha Public Schools on how they transformed their business. They will share how a strategic partnership and the right technology can fuel business growth by turning...

I caught up with several in-plant managers at   during an   happy hour. This video will give you a sense of what that ev...
12/03/2025

I caught up with several in-plant managers at during an happy hour. This video will give you a sense of what that event was like.

During an in-plant reception at PRINTING United Expo, managers revealed what equipment and solutions they came to the Expo to explore. From digital presses and wide-format printers to bindery equipment and workflow automation software, managers were motivated to discover the latest advancements for....

I talked to a lot of in-plant managers at  . Here's a little bit of what I learned.
12/02/2025

I talked to a lot of in-plant managers at . Here's a little bit of what I learned.

The in-plant community showed up in force to PRINTING United Expo in October. I could hardly walk across the show floor without a manager calling my name and stopping for a chat. I spotted them checking out equipment at booths and assembling at various in-plant-focused events. It was great seeing so...

While at   I sat down with 3 in-plant managers at school districts in different regions to learn about their experiences...
12/01/2025

While at I sat down with 3 in-plant managers at school districts in different regions to learn about their experiences with inkjet, curriculum printing, wide-format and much more.

To learn more about trends at school district in-plants, In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer sat down with three K-12 in-plant managers from different parts of the country during PRINTING United Expo. They talked about production inkjet, wide-format projects, recent expansions, apparel printing...

We are truly thankful for the in-plant printing community. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication continue to inspir...
11/27/2025

We are truly thankful for the in-plant printing community. Your hard work, creativity, and dedication continue to inspire us. You are the heartbeat of this industry, and we appreciate your commitment to quality and service.

Wishing you and your families a warm, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving.

With appreciation,
The In-Plant Impressions Team

It was great talking with so many in-plant managers at  . Here's a conversation I had with Christina McDonald of Seminol...
11/19/2025

It was great talking with so many in-plant managers at . Here's a conversation I had with Christina McDonald of Seminole County Public Schools.

At PRINTING United Expo, we sat down with Christina McDonald of Seminole County Public Schools to talk about her in-plant’s recent bindery upgrades, its growing wide-format business, creative school graphics projects the team produced, and how attending the Expo inspired new ideas and learning opp...

The last   Road Show of 2025 just took place in Frisco, Texas. Take a look at which in-plants were there.
11/18/2025

The last Road Show of 2025 just took place in Frisco, Texas. Take a look at which in-plants were there.

In-plant managers gathered in Frisco, Texas, yesterday for the final In-plant Printing and Mailing Association Road Show of 2025, hosted by Careington.

If you have been too busy to enter the   in years past, make a commitment to enter this year. Your operators will apprec...
11/17/2025

If you have been too busy to enter the in years past, make a commitment to enter this year. Your operators will appreciate that you selected their great work to be honored. Get them involved in picking out the best pieces to enter.

Start gathering your best printed pieces now to enter them into In-Print™ 2026, the only printing contest exclusively for in-plants. Jointly sponsored by In-plant Impressions and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA), the contest is an excellent way to show off the quality of your p...

📣 Webinar Alert for In-plants!There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s session on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 2 PM ET / 11...
10/29/2025

📣 Webinar Alert for In-plants!

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s session on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT.

Join "The Six-Step Guide to Data-Driven Marketing with Segmentation,” sponsored by Deep Sync Direct: Data for Mail Marketers.

Learn how to:

• Use audience segmentation to sharpen your outreach
• Combine first- and third-party data for smarter messaging
• Follow six proven steps to boost your campaign results

Featuring Anna Austin (Deep Sync Direct), Ryan Rammel (Modern Postcard), and Ashley Roberts (Printing Impressions).

Don’t miss your chance to learn how to harness data for more powerful in-plant and multichannel campaigns. Register now: https://bit.ly/4oiqLyL

PRINTING United Expo 2025 once again proved why it’s the event where print converges to shape what’s next, while ignitin...
10/27/2025

PRINTING United Expo 2025 once again proved why it’s the event where print converges to shape what’s next, while igniting engagement like never before!

3.2 million+ direct audience engagements through powerful, targeted email campaigns

Nearly 1 million website sessions driving visibility and discovery

1.29 billion total media reach across broadcast, editorial, and social

620,000+ organic social impressions and 1.6 million Instagram views capturing the energy and innovation of the event

10X audience growth year-over-year across social platforms

The momentum doesn’t stop here. We’re already looking ahead to PRINTING United Expo 2026! ⚡

10/24/2025

And just like that, 2025 comes to a close! ✨

What an incredible three days of innovation, creativity, and connection.

From exploring groundbreaking print technologies to meeting the people shaping the future of this industry, it’s been an inspiring experience from start to finish.

We’re heading home energized by new ideas, great conversations, and a renewed passion for all things print. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made this year’s expo one to remember! ✨

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For 65 years In-plant Impressions has been serving the in-plant industry. IPI is the only graphic arts magazine in the world written specifically for in-plants. Based in Philadelphia, IPI has been published since 1951 and focuses on helping in-plant managers increase productivity and stay competitive. Articles cover successful in-plants, new graphic arts technologies and other prepress, printing, bindery and mailing issues.