Upwards of 1,300 new Welsh-language and English-language titles of interest to Wales are published every year. The Distribution Centre aims to keep in stock every Welsh-interest title possible, where publishers are able to offer wholesale terms. Publishers with suitable titles to offer may contact the Manager, Neville Evans (contact details below).
Information about every title held in stock at the Distribution Centre can be found on the Council's information and ordering site, www.gwales.com.
Over 800 outlets have accounts at the Distribution Centre. A next-day delivery service is provided if orders are received before 12 noon. There is a delivery charge on orders to the value of less than £66.66 net. Booksellers may apply to open an account by contacting the address below.
The Distribution Centre distributes books on behalf of 350 publishers. For a select list of publishers in Wales, visit the Welsh Book Trade Information site
661,813 items were sold through the Welsh Books Council’s Distribution Centre in 2008/09, amounting to £5.0 million (gross).
2008/09 proved to be a difficult year. The Centre's total sales decreased by 4.9% (excluding the Encyclopaedia of Wales/Gwyddoniadur Cymru). However, there has been a steady increase over the years, and the turnover has increased by 12.7% over the last thee years.
The Distribution Centre is self-supporting and receives no subsidy from public funds.
All enquiries should be addressed to:
Neville Evans (Manager)
Welsh Books Council Distribution Centre
Unit 16 Glanyrafon Enterprise Park
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3AQ
Tel: 01970 624455
Fax: 01970 625506
E-mail: distribution.centre@wbc.org.uk