Ingram Expands Its Network With New Global Connect Relationship in Spain

ANTEQUERA, MALAGA – Lightning Source LLC, part of Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”), is expanding its “Global Connect” print-on-demand (POD) and distribution network to Spain through an alliance with PodiPrint, one of the largest media publishing and distribution groups in Spain.

"We are pleased to expand Ingram’s Global Connect programme to Spain, enabling us to immediately connect with local bookselling markets and deliver books quickly," said David Taylor, Ingram’s Senior Vice President of Content Acquisition, International. "By adding Spain to our POD network, we are expanding our speed and reach around the world, helping publishers and retailers grow sales and revenue while quickly meeting demand."

“This is an unprecedented advantage for the Spanish publishing sector. Publishers will now be able to sell and export in several new countries through Ingram and exponentially increase their print on demand catalogue,” said Miguel Ángel Sánchez, CEO of Podiprint.

Ingram’s relationship with PodiPrint gives publishers access to high-quality, POD book manufacturing plus access to PodiPrint's established relationships with more than 1,300 retail points of sale in Spain.

Books printed at Global Connect locations adhere to the same specifications and quality standards in place at Ingram’s Lightning Source facilities worldwide. Ingram maintains file integrity and security, as well as reporting and payment remittance to publishers.

Ingram's new Global Connect alliance in Spain brings the worldwide total to eight, along with India, Italy, Russia, Germany, Poland, China and South Korea.

About PodiPrint | www.podiprint.com

PodiPrint, part of the IC Group, an international distributor of books on demand, is committed to generating business as well as creating opportunities in the publishing sector. PodiPrint offers the most advanced printing on demand and 1:1 distribution solutions in Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia and Peru.

About Ingram | www.ingramcontent.com

The world is reading and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms.  Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity.  With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print on demand, and digital learning.  Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, VitalSource Technologies LLC, Verba Software LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, and Tennessee Book Company LLC.