Top 30 Book Manufacturers — The Plot Thickens

The other thing we're seeing is an impact on the U.S. market...with continued offshore manufacturing growth.

JACQUES GREGOIRE: We're seeing faster turnaround times and cycle times. We're also seeing more automation in prepress, and the use of a lot more digital and electronic communication on that side to shorten the cycle time. We have also seen a lot more use of the wider webs and more output per man per hour. When publishers have time, they...save money by going offshore. Those who remain here typically are looking for much faster turnaround and cycle times.