WESTERN GRAPHICS — JUST-IN-TIME MINDSET

At that time, the printer had four employees, (one of which is still with the company), and did quick printing—primarily one- and two-color flyers, coupons and envelopes. The shop ran a Heidelberg Windmill, an ATF Chief press, an old A.B.Dick and some binding tables in a 1,000-square-foot building.

Robert Keran’s son, Tim, joined the company part-time in 1979 as a 14-year-old janitor, then moved into the payroll clerk position. During this time, Western Graphics surged from nine to 32 employees and moved locations twice, each time doubling in size.