Bob Neubauer

Bob Neubauer

Bob has served as editor of In-plant Impressions since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited more than 180 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, co-sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions.
How Inkjet Enhanced Student Learning at Jurupa USD

Sylvia Palmer, supervisor of Reprographics at Jurupa Unified School District, talks about her path into printing, her in-plant’s embrace of inkjet, and her experience at PRINTING United Expo, which she called  “an incredible opportunity.”

From DocuTech to Global Tech: How John Cruser Built Bloomberg’s Award-Winning In-plant

We talked with IPMA President John Cruser about his journey from being Bloomberg's first and only in-plant employee to becoming the global print operations manager overseeing locations in multiple countries. John shared insights into his career growth, the expansion of the in-plant, and how his team's dedication to quality and customer service has been key to its success.

Inkjet Summit Ends on a High Note

The final day of Inkjet Summit 2025 ended strong, with general sessions, panel discussions, case studies, and one-on-one meetings.

Inkjet Summit Starts Today

More than 125 print executives are getting ready for the Inkjet Summit, which will kick off this evening in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Sherri Isbell’s Rise to the Top at the University of Oklahoma

Sherri Isbell, director of Printing and Mailing Services at the University of Oklahoma, discusses what drew her to the printing industry and how she advanced from a college job at a small publishing company to overseeing one of the country’s largest university in-plants.

Automation, Innovation and Metrics – Howie Fenton Reflects on In-plant Consulting Career

In the first episode of our rebranded In-plant Outlook podcast series, In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer talks with well-known in-plant consultant Howie Fenton, principal of Howie Fenton Consulting. In a wide-ranging discussion, they explore Fenton’s long career, how he started consulting for the in-plant market, why he enjoys working with in-plants, past in-plant consulting jobs where he feels he made the biggest impact, and much more.

2025 Book Outlook: Cautious Optimism

As publishers prioritize shorter runs and eco-friendly practices, digital printing and full-service partnerships have become essential.

In-plant Managers Reflect on the Allure of Printing

While at an in-plant conference, In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer talked with a half dozen seasoned in-plant managers about their careers in the printing industry and why it has been such a fulfilling profession for them.

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