Publishers Group West
Publishers Group West (PGW) is a full-service book distribution brand for independent publishers, established in 1976 and a brand of Ingram since 2016.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Publishers Group West (PGW) is a full-service book distribution brand dedicated to independent publishing, describing itself as a benchmark for partnerships in full-service distribution for more than 50 years. Established in 1976 and headquartered in Berkeley, CA, PGW became a brand of Ingram in 2016. It provides print and digital distribution, sales representation, digital services and reporting, publisher support, fulfillment and printing, international services, and academic marketing services. Its sales team includes over 35 national sales experts and sells to major book retailers and wholesalers as well as more than 2400 independent U.S. booksellers.
History
Publishers Group West was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. It has other office locations: National Accounts and International Sales in New York, NY; digital services and technical support in Boulder, CO and La Vergne, TN; a primary warehouse in Jackson, TN; additional warehouses around the US; UK Sales in London, UK; and Canada Sales in Toronto, CA. PGW became a brand of Ingram in 2016. It describes itself as a benchmark for partnerships in full-service distribution for more than 50 years, providing independent publishers with the scale and infrastructure necessary to compete.
Products and positioning
A benchmark for partnerships in full-service distribution for independent publishers, combining tenacious client advocacy with market leadership and experience.
Full-service print and digital distribution
Sales representation
Digital services and reporting
Publisher support
Fulfillment and printing
International services
Academic marketing services
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