Book Printing--Passing Grade

"Our other focus is on service—education publishers these days are valuing service. Education outpaced trade to become our biggest market."

Courier reported record fourth quarter earnings for fiscal 1998, the highest revenues and earnings in the company's 175-year history. Earnings in Courier's book manufacturing operations increased 50 percent over last year's fourth quarter and 62 percent for fiscal 1998 compared to the previous year. Its sales of more than $150 million represented a 15 percent increase over the previous year.