Book Printing Outlook — Opportunities Abound

Pricing pressures that have been felt domestically and internationally by Montréal-based Quebecor World has been a function of excess capacity, according to Kevin Clarke, president of book and directory services. The rules of engagement continue to change.

“Demand is changing radically,” he says. “You’ve got the embracing of time sensitivity, extreme publishing, just-in-time...the whole supply chain emphasis in this business has become extraordinary. The publishers are dealing with significant return issues and, from that perspective, we understand their challenges.