Welcome to the UK's leading book distributor
At the forefront of book distribution in the UK, The Book Service Ltd (TBS), has continuously invested in technology, allowing us to maximise efficiency and minimise cost.
Today, with a volume throughput of over 100 million books per year at our Frating facility, TBS is able to provide significant economies of scale to our client publishers.
It is a scale that has been achieved through providing book distribution services with operational flexibility, hi-tech handling systems and above all, an overriding commitment to customer service.
At the forefront of book distribution in the UK, The Book Service Ltd (TBS), has continuously invested in technology, allowing us to maximise efficiency and minimise cost.
Today, with a volume throughput of over 100 million books per year at our Frating facility, TBS is able to provide significant economies of scale to our client publishers.
It is a scale that has been achieved through providing book distribution services with operational flexibility, hi-tech handling systems and above all, an overriding commitment to customer service.
- 100 million books distributed annually
- 8.8 million order lines dealt with each year
- 1.2 million cartons despatched each year
- 28,500 individual titles
- 50 different imprints use the facility
- Despatches to 9,000 destinations worldwide
- Winner of 4 British Book Awards