Mercury Chooses Kodak Prosper 5000XL Press to Expand Its Book Division

Mercury opened its book publishing division four years ago, when publishers began to turn to digital printing for its short turnaround times and on-demand capabilities.

“We have a large fleet of digital presses now, but the introduction of the Prosper Press will far out produce our current equipment,” said Schamberger. “We really view the Prosper 5000XL press as transformational to the industry, which is why we chose it over other options on the market. The tremendous volume it can print in a month, along with the reduced price point per page will allow us to grow our business here in the United States. This press will allow us to compete effectively with printers in China, where many publishers are sending their printing now. We can drive down the cost to keep the business here.”