What Does the Australian Book Group Do?

The ABG offers a complete trade distribution service, including sales representation, warehousing (of publishers' total stock, if required), fulfillment and detailed reporting:

• truly national orientation,
• commitment to cost control and fairness through fee-for-service system and cost sharing,
• exclusive distribution to the general book trade,
• facilitates dealings with non-trade outlets, bookclubs, specialist wholesalers, etc.,
• offers a range of complementary services like local and international freight forwarding including customs clearance at competitive fees,
• excellent reporting services, enabling publishers to analyse sales, respond to trends, and improve their planning,
• on-going website development as a major sales and services tool,
• national sales manager employed by the Group ,
• decision-making and organisational control by participating publishers,
• emphasis on sound business principles first, with a friendly co-operative spirit a close second.