KIRKWOOD PRINTING -- Energizing Color

"We empower employees," he continues. "We tell them, 'Don't be scared to make a decision. If you think there is something wrong, stop the press.' That holds true even at night. We want to make sure every job is done right."

Going forward, Monfette says he expects Kirkwood to continue focusing its efforts on printing. "The owner loves printing," he points out, "as well as the people that work for him. Even with state-of-the-art equipment, you have to remember it is the people doing the work that make the difference in what you produce for your client."