MONTRÉAL, May 4, 2018 /CNW Telbec/
- Messageries ADP, a subsidiary of Quebecor, is pleased to
announce a major agreement with Hachette Canada, a subsidiary of
Hachette Livre, the world's largest publisher of French-language
books, for the distribution of all its French-language titles in
Canada.
The agreement takes effect in January
2019 and provides for Messageries ADP to take over the
distribution of Hachette books to bookstores, and the marketing and
distribution of its titles to mass retailers.
"We are pleased that Hachette has entrusted us with distribution
of its catalogue, which includes books from more than 60 publishers
in Québec and France," said Lyne
Robitaille, Senior Vice President, Newspapers, Magazines,
Distribution & Printing, of Quebecor. "It is testimony to our
unique expertise and impact in the market."
"Adding this high-quality publisher to our existing list of
partner publishers strengthens our position as the number 1
marketer and distributor of French-language books in Canada," said Charles
Cusson, General Manager, Messageries ADP. "The arrival of
Hachette will also enable us to offer our customers an expanded
range of products and services."
About Messageries ADP
Messageries ADP markets and
distributes print and digital French-language books. It is
Canada's largest French book
marketer and distributor. Its turnkey service brings titles from
nearly 200 Québec and European publishers to bookstores, mass
retailers, schools and libraries. www.messageries-adp.com
SOURCE Quebecor