Courier Starts Off Strong in New Fiscal Year

Book manufacturing: gains in education and religious markets

Courier’s book manufacturing segment reported first-quarter sales of $57.5 million, up 3 percent from $56.0 million in last year’s first quarter. The segment’s operating income was $5.5 million, up from $5.1 million in fiscal 2012, excluding last year’s severance and post-retirement benefit expenses.