The University of Pittsburgh Press is pleased to announce that we have selected Longleaf Services for fulfillment and publishing services. University of Pittsburgh Press titles will be officially available from Longleaf beginning July 1, 2024.

Peter Kracht, director of the University of Pittsburgh Press, commented: “We are very pleased to join the Longleaf family of academic presses. From the outset, the appeal of a cooperative distribution service targeted specifically to university presses, was undeniable. Longleaf’s core mission to keep costs at a minimum through shared services is perfectly suited to our needs. They also offer an intimate, hands-on approach to client relations, coupled with leading edge publishing software and distribution technologies. Their global network of services is an invaluable resource for the marketing and distribution outreach that are essential in today’s competitive publishing environment. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Longleaf Services, Inc.”

Clay Farr, CEO of Longleaf Services, added, “We are so happy to welcome the University of Pittsburgh Press to the list of distinguished client publishers we have the honor to serve. Our continued growth allows Longleaf to increase our economies of scale and operational efficiencies for the benefit of all the presses we work with. Our mission is to provide tailored combinations of fulfillment and publishing solutions that allow each press to better focus on their core mission of content acquisition and dissemination. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support the University of Pittsburgh Press in their efforts.”

About Longleaf Services

Longleaf Services, Inc. provides complete fulfillment services for not-for-profit scholarly publishers. Operating with a collaborative philosophy, it enables client publishers to enhance their competitiveness, improve operating efficiencies, and create economies of scale, resulting in better service to their customers and lowering overall operating costs for both publisher and book buyer. A 501(c)3 organization, Longleaf provides distribution and publishing services for a growing list of over 20 university press in the US and abroad.

Learn more about Longleaf Services at www.longleafservices.org

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