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Dexter book manufacture Thomson-Shore sees steady growth

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

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The success of a book manufacturer like Thomson-Shore doesn�t seem to make much sense in this digital age. However, that�s just what the Dexter-based firm is enjoying these days.

The company of 260 people grew its revenues by 8 percent last year and expects to grow 10 percent this year. It�s been able to do that by solidifying productivity gains in its workforce and expects to continue the trend.

"We�d like to maintain that type of growth rate," says Myron Marsh, CEO of Thomson-Shore.

The firm usually doesn't make the major titles that people crowd Borders for, but prints lots of short runs. Those range anywhere from 500-20,000 copies and are usually special orders for universities or religious institutions.

Technology gains have allowed the 36-year-old company to keep up in the competitive market. However, that has also required it to shore up the competency level of its employees, a challenge Marsh says they have risen to nicely.

"We�ll constantly be upgrading our people and I'm sure more people will be added in the near future," Marsh says.

Source: Myron Marsh, CEO of Thomson-Shore
Writer: Jon Zemke