University of Michigan Press appoints Liverpool University Press as UK and Europe distributor

The University of Michigan Press (UMP) has selected Liverpool University Press (LUP) as its exclusive distribution partner for the UK and Europe and non-exclusive partner for the rest of the world outside of the Americas.

The move coincides with the launch of Liverpool Distribution Services, a new boutique sales, marketing and distribution service offered by LUP which aims to provide a genuine sense of transatlantic university press partnership.

The new agreement commences immediately, and orders will be supplied by LUP’s fulfilment partner, Wiley Distribution.

UMP director Charles Watkinson said: “We’re so excited to partner with LUP not only because of the benefits for UMP authors, but also for the other university presses and mission-driven publishers we serve. The relationship with LUP is another building block in strengthening our shared institutional publishing infrastructure.”

LUP chief executive Anthony Cond added: "Michigan has been a consistently forward-looking and dynamic presence in the university press world, with an enviable editorial programme. We are delighted to establish a close collaboration with UMP in our core market."