Milton Keynes, UK - Lightning Source Inc. UK division has received the "Innovation in Publishing Production 2005 Award" presented at the inaugural PrintMedia Management Quality in Production Conference.

"We are both delighted and proud that Lightning Source UK has been recognised in this way. The manner in which South Bank University has used our print on demand capabilities is a wonderful example of how this technology revolutionises the traditional supply chain in the world of publishing," stated David Taylor, Managing Director of Lightning Source UK.

Lightning Source UK was recommended for the award by South Bank University Press.

"Lightning Source has helped London South Bank University keep its back catalogue alive and to market test the demand for new works at a low cost, due to the innovative way they publish," said Alan Lee, Document Services Manager for London South Bank University Press. "The innovative Lightning Source way of publishing on-demand books will keep low-demand specialist books on print for years to come and build new markets for both new and experienced publishers."

The PrintMedia Management Innovation Award recognizes innovation and creativity in the implementation of a single project or new technology. A total of seven awards for excellence and innovation were presented at the two-day conference held in London. PrintMedia Management, a UK magazine publication, sponsored the Quality in Production conference to examine industry topics like colour management and proofing, and the opportunities of printing digitally.

ABOUT LIGHTNING SOURCE INC.
Lightning Source Inc. is the industry's leading provider of book manufacturing and distribution services. Lightning Source stores books electronically and delivers them in either traditional printed format or as e-Books in response to orders from publishers, booksellers, and librarians. Lightning Source provides new options to the publishing industry in the storage, management and distribution of publisher content. Lightning Source has facilities in both the U.S. and United Kingdom and has printed books for more than 3,500 publishers around the world. For more information, visit our website at www.lightningsource.com.