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[June 1, 2023] – WARRENVILLE, IL and MONTMAGNY, QUEBEC, – Lakeside Book Company (“Lakeside”) announced today that it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Marquis Book Printing, Inc. (“Marquis”). Lakeside is the leading book printing and distribution company in the United States and has been creating quality crafted books for more than 150 years. Marquis is a premier book manufacturer in Canada providing high quality print services to the publishing and communications industries in Canada, the United States and Europe. With this acquisition, Lakeside will enhance its service offering with access to the Canadian market, while improving lead time and overall service capabilities for small and large publishers alike.
Marquis will operate as a division of Lakeside. Dave McCree, Lakeside’s Chief Executive Officer, will lead the business. Serge Loubier will continue to manage Marquis, continuing in his capacity as president.
“We are excited to welcome Marquis into the Lakeside family. Joining the two leading printing companies in North America allows us to better serve the needs of our customers and improve service for publishers of all sizes. Marquis’ business model is designed to better serve small to mid-sized publishers, complementing Lakeside’s unparalleled service to all publishers. With Lakeside’s full range of offerings and Marquis’ strong culture of service and innovation, customers can look forward to receiving even greater value from Lakeside Book. Additionally, Marquis’ presence in major Canadian English and French-speaking markets will improve our responsiveness and efficiency,” said Dave McCree, Lakeside’s Chief Executive Officer.
“Marquis’ long-standing history of operational excellence and Lakeside’s comprehensive printing and distribution services provide customers with immediate benefits in state-of-the-art technology and scale that will enable faster delivery of books to market. I am excited to continue to lead Marquis as part of the Lakeside family with the same dedication to the Quebec, Canadian and US markets and the continued growth this affords our business,” said Serge Loubier, President of Marquis.
Lakeside Book Company has been crafting quality books enjoyed by readers all around the globe since 1864 when R.R. Donnelley started as a partner at a small printing company in Chicago. As the decades passed, the company expanded its services, acquiring multiple complementary organizations with a love and commitment to the book industry. Lakeside has a rich legacy of innovation as the leading book printing, binding, and distribution company in the United States. The company mission states: “We are committed to crafting books and services that are meaningful. We take pride in the challenge of fulfilling our customers’ visions.” In 2020, Atlas Holdings acquired LSC Communications and established a standalone business out of the book division, Lakeside Book Company. For more company information, visit www.lakesidebookcompany.com.
Founded in 1937, Marquis is one of the premier book manufacturers in Canada. The company operates two production plants in the province of Quebec, one production plant and one a logistic centre in the province of Ontario. Marquis also operates a division specializing in the production of yearbooks and school agendas, Le Laurentien, and a division dedicated to graphic production, Interscript. Marquis’ mission is to be the preferred partner of publishers by offering innovative and integrated printing and logistics solutions. It is thanks to our team of 600 passionate people, to our mastery of technologies, to our sense of innovation and to the solid relationships of our team with our customers that Marquis continues its growth. For more company information, visit www.marquisbook.com.
Lakeside Book Company Media Contact:
Rajeev Balakrishna
Lakeside Book Company
rajeev.balakrishna@lakesidebook.com
Demande média du Canada:
Marjorie Lacroix
Conseillère en communication
514-756-7843
marjorie@mercureconseil.ca
Marquis is taking another step towards its Horizon 2025 strategic investment plan, announced in November 2021, with the commissioning of a brand-new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 LED UV press at its Montmagny plant.
This investment of more than $6 million is part of the company’s overall investment plan, which has received financial support from Investissement Québec and the Quebec government. This new equipment will allow Marquis to reinforce its position as the largest book manufacturer in Canada and to expand its service offering. This press will immediately double Marquis’ colour book production capacity while reducing its environmental impact and significantly improving printing quality.
“Among the solutions that enable companies to innovate and increase their productivity, automation and the integration of digital technologies are key success factors. The Investissement Québec team is pleased to see the realization of Marquis’ growth projects, which combine innovation, productivity and sustainable development.” – Guy LeBlanc, President and CEO of Investissement Québec.
“The Quebec government supports companies like Marquis Book Printing that are modernizing their facilities to improve efficiency and go green. With this investment, the Montmagny plant will be able to accelerate its growth and maintain its status as a leader in book printing across North America. We are proud to contribute to the development of this local company,” said Mathieu Rivest, MNA for Côte-du-Sud.
The technological elements of this press will be of great use to Marquis. “Continuous production is possible thanks to Push to Stop; the handling time for feeding plates is reduced thanks to Plate to Gallery (a first in North America); the folding capacity will increase with the Stahlfolder TH 82; and finally the feeding of this sheetfed press can be done by rollers thanks to the CutStar,” says Jean-François Paquin, Vice President, Eastern Region, Heidelberg Canada Ltd.
The new XL 106 Colour UV LED press is a model of efficiency because of the addition of the latest technology coupled with UV LED technology, which speeds up curing time. “Faster curing combined with greater production capacity will provide faster turnaround times for our customers,” says Marquis’ President, Serge Loubier.
The rapid drying of the ink on the surface of the paper, without heat and without VOC emissions, allows printing with optimal quality on all types of paper stocks, including uncoated (offset) and recycled papers. This alternative to coated paper is a more environmentally friendly and economical option for publishers. In addition, UV LED technology consumes 10 times less energy than conventional UV and generates no ozone emissions. Finally, it should be noted that the manufacturing of this press has been certified carbon neutral.
For Marquis, the acquisition of this new press represents another step towards reducing its environmental footprint.
Founded in 1937, Marquis is the largest book manufacturer in Canada. The company operates three production plants in Montmagny, Louiseville and Toronto as well as a logistics centre in Georgetown, Ontario. It also includes a division specializing in the production of yearbooks and school agendas, Le Laurentien, and a division dedicated to graphic production, Interscript.
Our mission is to be the preferred partner of publishers by offering innovative and integrated printing and logistics solutions.
It is thanks to our team of 600 passionate people, to our mastery of technologies, to our sense of innovation and to the solid relationships of our team with our customers that Marquis continues its growth.
Investissement Québec’s mission is to actively participate in Quebec’s economic development by stimulating business innovation, entrepreneurship and takeovers, as well as investment and export growth. Active in every administrative region of Quebec, the Corporation supports the creation and development of businesses of all sizes through investments and adapted financial solutions. Investissement Québec also assists companies through consulting services and other supporting measures, including technological support offered by Investissement Québec – CRIQ. Also, through Investissement Québec International, the Corporation helps companies in exporting and prospecting for foreign talent and investment in Quebec.
Heidelberg has been systematically driving the development of innovations for the global printing industry for over 170 years. With 10,000 employees located in 170 countries around the globe, Heidelberg is committed to making its commercial, packaging, and label customers more successful through integrated end-to-end solutions for its range of machines, software, consumables, and services – all designed to connect and automate processes throughout the entire production workflow. Heidelberg’s global service and integrated logistics network work around the clock to boost its customers’ performance and ensure high machine availability and reliable quality. Environmental protection and sustainability have been an integral part of the company’s policy since 1992, and Heidelberg has recently made a commitment to become climate neutral by 2030.
Information:
Ian Larouche
VP Marketing/Customer Support
ilarouche@marquisbook.com
514-216-0757
Marquis’ $30 million investment in world-class book production technologies and systems will create new solutions for book publishers.
In response to the North American book publishing industry’s supply chain challenges and increase in book sales, Marquis is accelerating its Horizon 2025 capital investment plan, in order to increase printed book production capacity and improve manufacturing efficiency. The investments will be operational in 2021-2022 and will impact equally our three Marquis manufacturing plants, located in Montmagny, Louiseville and Toronto.
“This accelerated $30 million commitment will build on Marquis’ state-of-the-art book manufacturing digital and offset platforms. It will create an environment-friendly and efficient work environment for our employees and will unleash more capacity for our customers,” proudly states Serge Loubier, President and CEO of Marquis Book Printing.
$30M to increase capacity, productivity and speed to market for publishers
Accelerated investments in 2021:
Accelerated investments in 2022:
The acceleration of Horizon 2025 investment plan represents a giant step towards the accomplishment of Marquis’ mission to be the preferred partner of publishers by offering innovative and integrated print and logistics solutions.
Announcement
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
September 1, 2020
Despite the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the economy and within the printing industry, Marquis is announcing two significant investments at our Toronto plant. These investments aim to increase the production capacity of monochrome and colour books for trade, educational and professional publishing markets.
” These investments demonstrate the trust we have in the publishing world. We sincerely believe that the paper book is resilient and will go through future crises and technological developments to remain the refuge of knowledge and imagination. We have dedicated and very professional employees who operate our equipment and the existing management team created the confidence to enable Marquis to continue to invest in the operations of Marquis Toronto”.
Serge Loubier, President and Chief Executive Officer – Marquis Book Printing
The first investment is to meet the current strong demand from the trade book publishers due to the lack of book printing and binding capacity in North America:
• A reconditioned Timson press has been acquired and the installation is expected to be completed by the end of September at its Toronto plant, this new equipment brings to 9 the number of offset rotary presses in operation at Marquis.
” The addition of a Timson press specially built for the monochrome trade market will allow us to make better use of the capacity available on our perfect and case binding lines to which we add shifts”.
Jason Foubert, General Manager – Marquis Toronto
The second investment is to better meet the evolving needs of the educational and professional markets. It consists of server upgrades and color controls for our HP T300 and HP T360 rotary inkjet presses. The installation of this latest HP technology will significantly increase the productivity of digital presses by reducing start-up times and increasing printing speed.
“These HP inkjet press upgrade investments will support publisher market trends towards lower print runs & POD. New workflow compatibility opens the door for publisher integration and development discussions, helping publishers successfully respond to changing supply chain requirements and online order growth”.
Mike Collinge, Executive Vice- President – Marquis Toronto
About Marquis
Established in Montmagny, Quebec, since 1937, Marquis is leading the Canadian book manufacturing industry. Marquis operates 3 printing plants located in Louiseville, Montmagny, and Toronto and has 3 divisions: Interscript for graphic design and file layout, Laurentien, a Canadian leader of agenda and yearbooks, and Canada Coatings who specialize in paper coating applications in the print industry. Marquis creates and provides the best solutions for the publishing and communication industry in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. The company’s mission is to be the preferred partner of the publishers by offering innovative and integrated print and logistics solutions. Marquis is the partner of choice for thousands of publishers around the world.