Harrisonburg, VA — March 6, 2026 — Lakeside Book Company today announced a major expansion of its digital print platform with the installation of the new HP T500 digital press at its Harrisonburg facility.
The HP T500 enhances Lakeside Book’s ability to help publishers respond to changing market demand with offset-comparable quality, faster turnaround, and greater production flexibility. The press supports precise replenishment, shorter lead times, and reduced inventory exposure for both backlist and frontlist titles, while its advanced inkjet technology improves energy efficiency and sustainability performance.
This installation advances Lakeside Book’s North American digital print strategy, strengthening a multi-region platform designed for redundancy, geographic flexibility, and dependable delivery timelines. Fully integrated with Lakeside’s warehousing, fulfillment, and sales services, the HP T500 enables publishers to move seamlessly from print to distribution within a unified system.
The new press also expands Lakeside’s ability to route work intelligently between offset and digital production, ensuring each title is produced using the most efficient method based on run length, timing, and demand. The result is greater responsiveness, optimized print strategies, and consistent catalog availability.
“The HP T500 is more than a new press; it’s an investment that directly supports our customers’ evolving needs, ” said Jim Sorensen, President of Lakeside Book Company. “Publishers are navigating dynamic market conditions and need a partner who delivers flexibility, reliability, and speed without compromising quality. This investment strengthens our ability to do exactly that while reinforcing our long-term commitment to innovation and growth.”
As demand patterns continue to evolve, Lakeside Book remains focused on building a resilient, scalable production platform that enables publishers to adapt quickly while maintaining high quality and dependable supply.
With this expansion, Lakeside Book Company reinforces its position as the premier book manufacturer in North America, delivering flexible, high-quality solutions that support publishers across the full lifecycle, from print to storage to sale.