Book Market -- Mixed Bag May Continue

"Our strategy is to align our platform and services to accommodate the demands of our customers and offer competitive book manufacturing alternatives in Europe and Latin America," Allee says.

By segment, Quebecor World has noted solid sales in the consumer trade sector, buoyed by its roster of customers. Religious and specialty sales have been somewhat flat, with reductions in children's books, reference and higher education. That trio's softness is due to lower demand and publishers' focus on inventory management, according to Allee.