Thomson shore is an employeeowned soft bound case bound book manufacturer with products that will get you from manuscript to reader. When 100% employeeowned book manufacturer thomsonshore, based in dexter, mich. Diversifying the company didnt only make it possible to regain the lost volume that the core book business wouldnt have been able to gain back on its own, but the number of employees increased. Book printer thomsonshore authors a new chapter in. Dexter book manufacturer files for bankruptcy, expects 80. Thomsonshores publishing service offers a complete array of editorial and production services, from book creation to the end our experts are here to help. In recent years its reputation for high quality has suffered, although its premium prices remain.
Apr 28, 2019 view james rookes business profile as regional sales manager at thomson shore inc. Book printing book printing solutions supply chain. While we certainly have it expertise on staff, our core competency is not. Diana from thomson shore inc answered this on february 15, 2019 i agree that a cold calling sales job is not a good fit for an introvert. If you ask someone who has been either coming to us for years fo one of our newer customers, they will both tell you they feel the enthusiasm of thomson s staff. The company it is today is far more customer and market driven than years ago. Accountingbookkeeping is a much better fit for an introvert. Thomsonshore is an employeeowned soft bound case bound book manufacturer with products that will get you from manuscript to reader. Over the last decade, in response to changes in publishing, thomsonshore has been expanding beyond printing to provide a full complement of offset, printondemand, preproduction, and distribution.
In part 1 of this series on understanding book printing estimates for selfpublishers we looked at the specific items included on a typical book printing estimate from an offset printer. Founded in 1972, thomsonshore spent decades printing mostly for academia scholarly books, trade books, and course packs that needed binding, along with the occasional cookbook or. A publishing and commercial printing company in dexter filed for bankruptcy monday and plans to lay off at least 80 people as a minnesotabased consolidator makes a bid to buy it. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. If you have questions about this transition, you may contact your sales or customer service representative. He brings more than 30 years experience in the book printing and publishing industry to this new position at thomsonshore. The company downsized from 260 to 245 people since last year, but has invested. The only people that they put in charge are the ones that are too stupid to see what poor business decisions are being made. Thomsonshore, an employeeowned book production and solutions service for publishers and authors, has acquired publishnexta selfpublishing service provider for independent authors. How thomsonshore beat the great recession and a publishing.
Spotlight on thomsonshore celebrating its 45th anniversary, thomsonshore is more than a highquality book printer. Thomson shore is a sinking ship that has no future. Dexter printing company files for bankruptcy, to lay off. Book printing, publishing, marketing and distribution thomsonshore. Historically, ts was known for its high quality printing and binding and primarily. For years thomsonshore has honored our students by printing their work in highquality publications. Thomsonshore filed chapter 11 bankruptcy on march 25, 2019 with the intent to sell its. Dexter printing company files for bankruptcy, to lay off at. We needed a partner that could leverage its own expertise in these areas. May, 2019 now owned by cjk group, most of the thomson shore dexter, mich. Thomsonshore filed chapter 11 bankruptcy on march 25, 2019 with the intent to sell its assets quickly under the guidance of the bankruptcy court as opposed to restructuring or liquidating the company. Thomson shore has made significant progress towards diversification in product offering. The company came a long way from the six people who worked for thomsonshore in 1972, including ned and harry, which was a. Thomsonshore is a well established book printer and offers a broad range of printing and publishing services.
It might not be thomsonshores final chapter but it is for at least 80 of their. Understanding book printing estimates for selfpublishers. Thomsonshore was the first printing manufacturer to become a member of the green press initiative and offer a wide range of environmentally friendly options. Thomsonshore inc company profile and news bloomberg markets. Thomson shore ts is a well established book printer and offers a broad range of printing and publishing services. For over 110 years, the thomson family has been printing in the greater st. Kuckuck is a michigan native and graduate of michigan state university. Cjk group opens next chapter with loantoown strategy. The company publishes magazines, novels, dissertations, and periodicals. Thomsonshore ts is a well established book printer and offers a broad range of printing and publishing services. Cjk group opens next chapter with loantoown strategymarch. Thomsonshore inc company profile and news bloomberg. Mar 27, 2019 a publishing and commercial printing company in dexter filed for bankruptcy monday and plans to lay off at least 80 people as a minnesotabased consolidator makes a bid to buy it. While we certainly have it expertise on staff, our core competency is not software development and integration.
He brings more than 30 years experience in the book printing and publishing industry to this new position at thomson shore. Thomsonshore book printing, publishing, marketing and. Thomsonshore book printing, publishing, marketing and distribution. Company bankruptcy information for thomsonshore, inc. Final chapter coming for 80 employees of thomsonshore after. The company specializes in fulfilling the needs of any book publisher, from the initial word document to the end reader. Working hours interviews working culture working environment. That loan likely extended the life of thomson shore and afforded cjk the time needed to develop a solid plan to buy the company on its own terms. Learn about the interview process, employee benefits, company culture and more on indeed. Whats the best print on demand service for selfpublished. Book construction blueprint, book production, selfpublishing tagged with. Oct 25, 2017 find 9 questions and answers about working at thomsonshore.
There are lots of options to suit your printing and binding needs, offered in quantities of 1 to 200,000 or more. If someone questions those decisions, then they are fired. Thomson shore is a well established book printer and offers a broad range of printing and publishing services. There are lots of options to suit your printing and binding.
Thomsonshores motto is, helping you put your best book forward, and we can certainly attest to this. All 177 employees at the short to mediumrun digital and offset soft cover and casebound book printing operation in dexter, mich. On may 10, 2019, sheridans parent company, cjk group, inc. But thomsonshore president and ceo kevin spall started anticipating major changes in the publishing world when the financial crisis hit in 2008. Cjk group to buy thomsonshore assets printing impressions.
Specialized in manufacturing soft cover and case bound books. Thomsonshore was started by ned thomson and harry shore in 1972. In a state notice filed in march, thomsonshore said it would sell its assets and lay off 80 of its 177 employees, and that the remainder could go on to work for cjk. Apr 26, 2017 founded in 1972, thomsonshore spent decades printing mostly for academia scholarly books, trade books, and course packs that needed binding, along with the occasional cookbook or childrens book. Historically, ts was known for its high quality printing and binding and primarily served the university press market. May 24, 2019 in a state notice filed in march, thomson shore said it would sell its assets and lay off 80 of its 177 employees, and that the remainder could go on to work for cjk. Thomsonshore acquires publishnext, expands services to. Early in 2017, chelseabased sheridan books was acquired as a part of the overall purchase of the sheridan group. Thomsonshore prints books, wins award, invests in dexter.
This video originally appeared on printing impressions. Thomsonshore marks the third michiganbased book printer purchased by cjk group. View james rookes business profile as regional sales manager at thomsonshore inc. Spotlight on thomson shore celebrating its 45th anniversary, thomson shore is more than a highquality book printer.
As the book publishing industry changed and its founders retired, ts diversified its customer base and its quality started to suffer. Thomson shore is a quality book printer, with inhouse capabilities to print and bind both perfect bound and case bound books. Final chapter coming for 80 employees of thomsonshore. Thomsonshore 7300 joy rd dexter, mi publishers mapquest. Trust your high page count, thin paper book printing to the experts at core publishing solutions. In 2010, thomsonshore purchased bessenberg binding, a custom handbindery for special editions, book repairs, specialty bindings for libraries, dissertations and periodicals. Understanding book printing estimates for selfpublishers, part 3. Thomsonshore filed chapter 11 bankruptcy on march 25, 2019 with the intent to sell its assets quickly under the guidance of the bankruptcy court as opposed to restructuring or. Thomsonshore book manufacturer finds perfect fit in. But as the pair discussed their common interests in the book world, buller says, it quickly became evident combining their essentially related, specialty businesses was the best route.
Formerly led by kevin spall, thomson shore was ranked no. Thomsonshore book printing plant to become cjk group. Thomsonshore was founded in 1972, offering manufacturing, printing, publishing, production and distribution. They say that they are an esop company, but dont dare show concern for the bottom line. Thomsonshore isnt growing in dexter as much as it is investing in the town it has called home for 37 years. Cjk group to acquire assets of fellow book printer thomsonshore. At thomson reuters core publishing solutions we provide end to end content production and delivery solutions which will help you keep the most important part of your business your customers happy. Diana from thomsonshore inc answered this on february 15, 2019 i agree that a cold calling sales job is not a good fit for an introvert. Prior to the recession the core book business was 100 percent of thomsonshores overall business, compared to just 55 percent in recent years. Thomson shore was the first printing manufacturer to become a member of the green press initiative and offer a wide range of environmentally friendly options. Formerly led by kevin spall, thomsonshore was ranked no. Previous management always took great pride in their relationship with employees and their excellent working conditions and benefits. Dexter, mi printing services book printing book printers. Now owned by cjk group, most of the thomsonshore dexter, mich.