Penn Lithographics--Partnering and Progressing

"Having matching presses similarly outfitted with in-line capabilities offers our clients huge advantages," he says. "Large and/or time-sensitive jobs can be run in half the time, and we eliminate downtime by alternately running jobs."

Another reason for Penn's growth is a shift in corporate culture, which now emphasizes long-range planning. Founded in 1934, Penn, a $40 million company, was purchased in 1988 by JSJ Corp. of Grand Haven, MI. According to Howington, the parent company believes in thinking globally (more support for that regional outlook), lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.