Thinking Big!

This diversity has certainly paid dividends this past year. "We have seen the economy curtail some of our promotional customers but increase in other areas of our mix," reports Jim. "We have seen an increase in our sales and profits this year."

What's in store

The current LTI facility is 15,000 square feet and there are plans to add to the plant in the future. In the meantime, Leroy Baker—with his wife, daughter, and grandson—runs his small printing operation as if it were many times its actual size. The family pays attention to detail, constantly tracks operating costs, and continues to invest in top-quality equipment and processes. They compete for and win new business based upon a simple business principle—produce the best quality product and sell it for less.