About NP & RC
In 1967 an idea of forming a Technical Training Center was born. The
center was to offer accelerated programs in various areas of newspaper
production. It was to be known as Newspaper Production & Research
Center (a division of Southern Production Program, Inc.), and would
find its home in Oklahoma City, OK.
NP&RC is a non-profit organization devoted to training
apprentices, journeymen and managers, giving them the printing
techniques necessary to stay abreast of the rapidly-evolving technology
in the newspaper industry. NP&RC also provides on-site consulting
and press evaluations, which are the best in the industry.
Hands-On Training Programs
NP&RC has been training Press, Platemaking, Camera, and Composing
Room personnel since 1967. The training programs that we provide are
hands-on. The instructors we have on staff are experts in their field
and have worked at both large and small newspapers. The
instructors are also kept up to date on the newest changes in
technology. NP&RC has successfully trained pressmen and pre-press
staff at newspapers all over the United States, Canada, Europe, England,
South America and The Caribbean.
NP&RC has a variety of training programs that last from one day
to two weeks depending on your newspapers’ need or circumstance.
NP&RC also has courses suited for those managers who need to know
more about the press or pre-press areas. NP&RC can conduct
these training programs anytime or anywhere, at a time that fits your
schedule.
The cost of our programs is very reasonable because member newspapers
are part owners of NP&RC and have a voice in this organization.
NP&RC’s training facility, in Oklahoma City, is the best training
option for newspapers that have the time to send employees away
for an intensive, uninterrupted one- or two-week program.
Membership
It is very important that all newspapers become a NP&RC member.
The current NP&RC membership is 138. Our membership rates are very
reasonable and have not increased since 1950.
The cost for your newspaper’s membership is based on daily
circulation, ranging from $300 for daily circulation of 12,500 or less
to $1200 for daily circulation of 50,000 or more. See the membership
application for dues calculations specific to your newspaper.
Careers
Join our mailing list today for career opportunities. We help connect
both newspaper production & pressroom personnel and hiring
organizations.
Our Staff
Steven C. Bourlon
Executive Directorsbourlon@flash.net
Frank H. Bourlon
Associate Directornprc@flash.net
T.J. Rasor
Office Managertjrasor@flash.net
Officers & Directors
| Michelle Talerico SPPI President CNHI, LLC Montgomery, AL |
Wayne Pelland SPPI Vice‐President Gannett Providence, RI |
G. Ogden Nutting SPPI Secretary/Treasurer The Ogden Newspapers Inc. Wheeling, WV |
| Brian Karnick Chicago Tribune Media Group Chicago, IL |
Terri Leifeste Horizon Publications Santa Maria, CA |
John Perrotto Community Media Group, Inc. West Frankfort, IL |
| Phillip Reid Reid Newspapers, Inc. Weatherford, OK |
David Stringer Southern Newspapers, Inc. Lawton, OK |
Michael C. Traynor Savannah, GA |
| Doug Wilson Adams Publishing Group Minneapolis, MN |