Bookmasters signs two Christian publishers for sales and distribution

Bookmasters signs two Christian publishers for sales and distribution ASHLAND, Ohio (June 14, 2017) – Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of customized book publishing services in the United States, has signed new agreements with two Christian publishers to distribute their titles in the United States and abroad. Lexham Press publishes a range of evangelical scholarly and pastoral works in the areas of biblical studies (including Bible reference and original language resources), biblical, historical, and systematic theology, and ministry resources. As…

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Bookmasters welcomes new director of publisher services

Bookmasters welcomes new director of publisher services ASHLAND, Ohio (May 8, 2017) – Larisa Elt has been named director of publisher services at Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of customized book publishing services in the United States. Elt will lead efforts to service and sell Bookmasters and Baker & Taylor supply chain services with an emphasis on print-on-demand (POD) and third party distribution services. She will specifically be responsible for working with existing and prospective academic, professional, university, and scholarly…

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Bookmasters obtains ISAE 3402 Type 1 compliance status

Bookmasters obtains ISAE 3402 Type 1 compliance status   ASHLAND, Ohio (March 7, 2017) – Independent service auditor Clark Schaefer Hackett has certified that Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of customized book publishing services in the United States, has obtained ISAE 3402 Type I compliance status. International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) compliance means that Bookmasters has proven that it has the necessary control processes and technological systems in place to provide effective, efficient, and reliable service to its clients that is in compliance with all…

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Bookmasters promotes new director of manufacturing

Bookmasters promotes new director of manufacturing ASHLAND, Ohio (February 27, 2017) – Brad Sharp has been promoted to director of manufacturing at Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of customized book publishing services in the United States. Sharp has been with Bookmasters for 17 years and previously held the role of Bookmasters’ director of continuous improvement. As Bookmasters’ new director of manufacturing, Sharp will oversee all aspects of Bookmasters’ book printing and book manufacturing operations: offset book printing, short-run digital book printing, and…

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Bookmasters welcomes new vice president of sales

Bookmasters welcomes new vice president of sales  ASHLAND, Ohio (February 15, 2017) – Shawn Metts has been named vice president of sales at Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of integrated book publishing services in the United States. Mr. Metts joins Bookmasters following 12 years of sales and national account management for F+W Media, where he was most recently their vice president of book sales. During his tenure at F+W he led teams of in-house and field sales representatives, as well as several…

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Three Christian publishers sign new distribution agreements with AtlasBooks

Three Christian publishers sign new distribution agreements with AtlasBooks Media Contact: Kristen M. Steele Director of Marketing & PR 419.281.5100 x1410, desk ASHLAND, Ohio (September 26, 2016) – AtlasBooks, the distribution division of Bookmasters, has signed new agreements with three Christian publishers to distribute their titles in the United States and abroad. These publishers are John Ritchie Limited, Deep River Books, and Mark Cahill Ministries. Scotland-based publisher John Ritchie Limited is also one of the largest independent Christian booksellers in the United Kingdom, selling and…

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Bookmasters, Baker & Taylor, Printondemand-worldwide form partnership

Bookmasters, Baker & Taylor, Printondemand-worldwide form partnership Bookmasters Media Contact: Kristen M. Steele Director of Marketing & PR 800.537.6727 x1410, desk PODW Media Contact: Jean Roberts Business Development Director +44 (0)1733.237.867, desk ASHLAND, Ohio (April 21, 2016) – Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of integrated book publishing services, and Baker & Taylor, the premier worldwide distributor of books, digital content, and entertainment products, have entered into an international partnership with Printondemand-worldwide to offer print on demand and distribution services to their publishers. Unveiled at…

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Follett Acquires Bookmasters

Follett Acquires Bookmasters Follett Corporation announced today that it has acquired Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of integrated publisher services in the United States. Bookmasters is a strategic partner of Baker & Taylor, LLC, also acquired by Follett. Follett is a top provider of technology, services and print and digital content to preK-12 libraries, schools and higher education institutions. Bookmasters, based in Ashland, Ohio, will continue to operate as before, serving customers through its existing management team and business operations. “Bookmasters is…

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Eight publishers sign new distribution agreements with Bookmasters

Eight Publishers sign New Distribution Agreements with Bookmasters Media Contact: Kristen M. Steele Director of Marketing & PR 800.537.6727 x1410, desk ASHLAND, Ohio (February 10, 2016) – Effective immediately, Bookmasters (http://www.bookmasters.com/), one of the largest providers of integrated book publishing services, has signed new agreements with eight publishers, including five Christian publishers, to distribute their titles in the United States and abroad. These publishers include Bonnie Meadow Publishing, Purposeful Goods, Spring Publications, and Christian publishers Compass Productions, CrossLink Publishing, Auxano…

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Bookmasters, The Kettering Foundation sign distribution agreement

Bookmasters, The Kettering Foundation sign distribution agreement Media Contact: Kristen M. Steele Director of Marketing & PR 800.537.6727 x1410, desk ASHLAND, Ohio (January 13, 2016) – Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of integrated book publishing services in the U.S., has signed an agreement with The Kettering Foundation to provide sales, distribution, and fulfillment services in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, The Kettering Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) operating and research foundation that shares its research on democracy through a…

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Bookmasters welcomes new Christian sales manager

Bookmasters welcomes new Christian sales manager Media Contact: Kristen M. Steele Director of Marketing & PR 888.537.6727 x1410, desk ASHLAND, OH (May 18, 2015) – Michael DeMonico has been named the new CBA sales manager of Bookmasters (http://www.bookmasters.com/), one of the largest providers of integrated book publishing services in the United States. Prior to joining Bookmasters, DeMonico had worked for Franciscan Media since 2010 as their national sales manager. DeMonico has also held sales and marketing positions in the Christian publishing and music…

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