Courier Reports Growth in Book Manufacturing Segment

“Our book manufacturing segment got the new fiscal year off to a solid start,” said Courier Chairman and CEO James F. Conway III. “It was particularly gratifying to see positive sales trends in all three of our major markets of education, religion and specialty trade.

“Our publishing segment had a challenging quarter as the industry continued to work through the effects of the Borders liquidation and Creative Homeowner continued to suffer from the troubles in America’s housing sector. However, the segment achieved several important milestones, including the release of over 1,000 titles in e-book format and the launch of REA’s new All Access program, which combines printed study guides, online diagnostics and a mobile flashcard app into a powerful new resource for AP test preparation.