Lakeside Book Company

Employee Size

5,001-10,000

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Willard, OH

Founded

1864

Since 1864, Lakeside Book Company has made books and managed their journey from manufacturing through warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution for publishers across North America. Its 11-location distribution network spans 4.5 million square feet, while a long-standing bookmaking workforce and new digital-print capacity help publishers respond to changing demand. The company also offers reforestation and carbon-offset services through its PrintReleaf program and holds ISO 9001, FSC, PEFC, and SFI chain-of-custody certifications.

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