Book Market -- Mixed Bag May Continue

"This investment shows our commitment to serve the needs of all publishers by creating manufacturing solutions that reduce risk and maximize efficiencies," Allee contends. "Faced with more complex requirements and reduced cycle times, publishers are looking for manufacturing partners that understand their business and can help them consistently achieve their objectives. This expansion will be completely operational by the second quarter of 2004 and will also position us for the 2005-2006 textbook adoption cycle.