Midpoint Trade Books Enhances Services to Clients with Logistics Print On Demand and Digital Service

NEW YORK - Nov. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- NEW YORK, NY (Nov. 18)– Midpoint Trade Books today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Ingram Content Group for logistics, print on demand (POD) and digital product services. As a premier distributor of independent publishers from around the globe, Midpoint will use Ingram’s logistics, technology and POD capabilities to give their clients enhanced distribution options.

“We believe that independent publishing will continue to grow and thrive as our industry changes,” said Eric Kampmann, President, and CEO of Midpoint. “Midpoint’s expertise has always been in relationship management, and our publishers benefit from our advice on everything from sales and marketing to book development. Our new agreement with Ingram will give our clients the opportunity to take advantage of Ingram’s scale, technology and reach while we provide the personal service and relationship management for which we are known.”

Midpoint is a leader in independent publisher sales, marketing, and pre-publication planning. Midpoint clients will continue to take advantage of Midpoint’s sales and distribution expertise while using Ingram’s infrastructure to expand reach globally.

“As the number of independent publishers increases, we recognize that Midpoint has an opportunity to give relevant and unmatched service to their clients,” said Phil Ollila, Chief Content Officer, Ingram Content Group Inc. “We are pleased that Midpoint has chosen Ingram as a solution for their logistics, print, and digital needs.”

Ingram provides comprehensive third party logistics services (3PL), which allows publishers to outsource logistics services for part, or all of their supply chain management functions. Ingram provides integrated warehousing, inventory-management, distribution and transportation services that can easily be scaled and customized based on publisher and market need.

Midpoint will continue to operate as a full-service distributor, providing sales, product consulting, accounts receivable management and customer service. Ingram will provide logistics, fulfillment, and an integrated POD solution to Midpoint and their clients.

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About Midpoint Trade Books:

Midpoint Trade Books, a full service book distribution company, was founded in 1996 by a small group of entrepreneurs, including current President Eric Kampmann and Executive Vice President Chris Bell. Midpoint represents more than 225 independent publishers from across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Even after 18 years, Midpoint retains the same hands-on approach, which it has employed from its earliest days. While many aspects of the book industry have changed over the years, Midpoint believes that its commitment to a thorough knowledge of the titles and the markets it sells to will continue to make a real difference to the publishers it represents. For more information visit www.midpointtrade.com

About Ingram:

Ingram Content Group Inc. is a subsidiary of Nashville-based Ingram Industries Inc. Ingram provides books, music and media content to over 39,000 retailers, libraries, schools and distribution partners in 195 countries. More than 26,000 publishers use Ingram’s fully integrated physical and digital distribution, logistics, and manufacturing solutions to access global consumer demand, and realize the full business potential of book content. Ingram’s operating units are Ingram Book Company, Lightning Source Inc., Vital Source Technologies, Inc., Ingram Periodicals Inc., Ingram International Inc., Ingram Library Services Inc., Spring Arbor Distributors Inc., Ingram Publisher Services Inc., Tennessee Book Company LLC, Coutts Information Services, and ICG Ventures Inc. For more information, visit www.ingramcontent.com (http://www.ingramcontent.com/pages/home.aspx)

For additional information, please contact:

Felicia Minerva

Felicia@midpointtrade.com

(212) 727-0222 x113 (tel:%28212%29%20727-0222%20x113)