EXPERT HALL

Bookwire GmbH was founded in Frankfurt in 2010 as a service provider for publisher distribution of ebooks and digital content. It has since become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Bookwire currently employs 150 people in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Brazil, Mexico and the USA, who take care of more than 2,500 publishers in the fields of ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts and Print-on-Demand. The pioneering software “Bookwire OS – One Solution”, launched in 2019, has delivered, analysed and marketed around 800,000 ebooks and 200,000 audiobooks in all relevant distribution channels. In addition to the latest customer analytics and pricing technology, publishing clients of Bookwire GmbH also have access to individual support from account & marketing managers who look after the clients from end to end. In 2019, the audiobook production solution “We Audiobook You” (WAY) bagged the business the first “Digital Publishing Award” in the field of B2B solutions. Bookwire GmbH is managed by its founders Jens Klingelhöfer and John Ruhrmann, and has branches in Barcelona, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, New York and Paris, in addition to the company headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and the "Digital Hub" in Dortmund. bookwire.net

Firebrand Group is a global collection of companies—including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley, and Supadu—that provides comprehensive technology solutions to nurture book publisher success. Firebrand Technologies offers a variety of publishing-centric solutions and services—Title Management tracks titles from pre-acquisition through production, marketing, and sales; Eloquence on Demand is the industry gold standard for metadata and asset distribution; Eloquence on Alert is a powerful online retail compliance auditing tool; Flywheel identifies hidden opportunities for driving backlist sales at the right times; FlightDeck is the most advanced EPUB validation and testing tool available. NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Supadu is the global, leading provider of website and direct-to-consumer eCommerce solutions for trade and academic publishers, and university presses. The Firebrand Group is owned by Media Do International Inc., one of the world's largest ebook distribution companies.

Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is a leading provider of expert distribution services for innovative publishers of print and ebooks, and provides other client services ranging from advertising, pre-publication consultation, and PR to trade show promotion, marketing and digital support. With an emphasis on targeted selling of both front and backlist titles in all channels, IPG gives publishers broader reach into more markets, including general trade, academic, children's, Spanish and gift. IPGbook.com

Ingram Content Group Inc. is the world’s largest and most trusted distributor of physical and digital content. Thousands of publishers, retailers, and libraries worldwide use our best-of-class digital, audio, print, print-on-demand, inventory management, wholesale and full-service distribution programs to realize the full business potential of books. IngramContent.com

With 50 years’ experience serving Christian and secular publishers, Nord Compo is one of the top providers of prepress, editorial, digital, audiobook and book design services worldwide. Through a combination of scale, proprietary technology and decades of experience, Nord Compo offers publishers of all sizes custom solutions designed to save money and increase efficiency while substantially reducing the prepress production cycle. Headquartered in France with over 500 employees worldwide, Nord Compo provides end-to-end composition, editorial, digital, design. audiobook creation and recovery of out-of-print book services to some of the biggest names in publishing, including Hachette, Elsevier, Pottermore, Sourcebooks, Springer, Ingram, Wolters-Kluwer, University of Hawaii Press, OverDrive and Practising Law Institute, as well as many smaller publishers. We work with many Christian publishers including InterVarsity Press, Gateway Publishing, Ligonier Ministries, New Reformation, Lifeway, William Carey Publishing, Church Publishing and many more. Our Nordsoft tech division specializes in automated SaaS platforms for high efficiency composition and digital work as well as offering B2C white-labeled platforms for publishers to interact directly with consumers. In summary, for most publishers, working with Nord Compo will reduce costs, increase overall quality and efficiency and reduce prepress production time. NordCompo.com

The Bethany Press name has been synonymous with quality and service for over 65 years as a trusted book manufacturer serving Christian publishers. Our commitment to the advancement of the Gospel through Christian books is evidenced by the fact that serving Christian publishers is our top priority. Our partnership with Anchor Distributors offers publishers and ministries an efficient print and distribution solution that can lower their cost of doing business. We also own ChristianPrint.com, a quick turn commercial printing service offering publishers, ministries, churches, and individuals online ordering for business cards, brochures, booklets, sell sheets, banners, and much more. BethanyPress.com

Thomson Reuters Core Publishing Solutions provides end-to-end Book Printing, Warehouse and Fulfillment solutions for publishers of all sizes. Digital and offset print solutions (1C / 2C and 4C digital) with case bound, perfect bound and Smythe sewn binding options available. The books are produced using state-of-the-art equipment which provides publishers with high quality books at a cost-effective price. Located in Eagan, MN (a suburb of Minneapolis) Core Publishing Solutions has been producing books for over 150 years. CorePublishingSolutions.com

Faceout Studio is a market leading firm specializing in book design. The studio designs hundreds of books each year working w/ the world's top media companies, mid–size publishers, university presses and individual authors. Over the years, Faceout Studio’s work has been recognized by Communication Arts, the AIGA, the AAUP, ECPA, the IBPA, Print magazine, Eye magazine, the New York Book Show, Graphis and the American Advertising Federation. faceoutstudio.com

At Friesens, we help others share their best story with the world. Any printer can put ink on paper, but the employee-owners at Friesens are committed to the craft of building amazing books. As an employee-owned business, we are committed to our customers, our employees and reinvesting in our operations. We serve the needs of publishers across North America using the latest equipment and technologies to produce stunning, world-class books. Friesens employee-owners are ready to serve you with the passion and commitment that only an owner can provide. Our company has been in business for 117 years and we’ve never been more excited about the future! friesens.com

Total Printing Systems is a digital book manufacturer offering single to full color on covers and interiors in all bind styles. Our niche is short-run book printing using the latest digital technology with high-speed inkjet web and toner presses. All binding is done in-house and we specialize in short-run case binding. Print-On-Demand, Ship-On-Demand fulfillment, inventory management, and warehousing services are also available. Contact Darrin Sappenfield at 800-465-5200 or [email protected]. Look us up on FB, IG and X. Our instant quote pricing tool is at tps1.com.

Versa Press is a family-owned business located in East Peoria, Illinois. We are a leading manufacturer of trade, religious, educational, medical, university, and commercial publications. Throughout our history, we have provided exceptional value and customer service through our experienced staff and their superior printing craftsmanship. We’re your book publishing partner for: unmatched quality with on-time delivery; state-of-the-art equipment; 1c, 2c, or 4c sheet-fed, offset printing; in-house paperback and hardcover binding; 1-day delivery to many major distributors; and eco-friendly commitment. versapress.com