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.

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.

Astonished by AI

Attendees of a printing symposium were awestruck by a presentation on artificial intelligence that left them eager to investigate AI.

Transforming K-12 Curriculum Printing in Texas

In this episode, In-plant Impressions’ Editor Bob Neubauer talks with Chuck Werninger, who recently moved from Houston Independent School District’s in-plant to become chief officer of print production and distribution at the Region 4 Education Service Center, where he’s been tasked with building a new facility to print curriculum materials for Texas’ students.