What happened to In-plant Reproductions?
Some of you remember when IPG was called In-plant Reproductions. It was only in January 1996 that we changed the name. The old title has a long and detailed history, but the name basically came to life in 1980 and stayed alive for 15 long years. Former Publisher Jeff OKon and Editor Bob Neubauer opted to change the name to IPG to reflect the changes that have altered the way in-plants operate; in other words, they no longer simply “reproduce” things, they store data digitally, publish it on-line, put it on CD-ROM, and basically take charge of a host of new responsibilities. In-plants also produce a larger variety of products than ever before, such as banners, posters and ID cards. Today’s in-plant is a self-contained provider of a variety of products and services centered around the graphic arts. IPG ‘s goal is to serve the modern in-plant’s changing needs, keeping abreast of the latest digital technology and helping managers to prosper. In that respect, our new, modernized name better
