Book Market -- Mixed Bag May Continue

It was a strong year for higher education printing, with solid enrollment levels, but a weak adoption year in 2003 left the el-hi market looking flat at best, says Peter Tobin, executive vice president for Courier Corp. While 2004 isn't holding out much hope for growth in el-hi, the book manufacturer expects another good college year and is poised for strong adoptions in 2005. To that end, a $12 million, four-color, MAN Roland Lithoman IV web press is being installed at the company's Kendallville, IN, facility.