Baker & Taylor to Consolidate BTMS Operations in Indianapolis Distribution Center

Baker & Taylor to Consolidate BTMS Operations in Indianapolis Distribution Center

- Continued Improvements in Logistics Enable More Efficient Operations -

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker & Taylor, Inc., the world's largest wholesale distributor of books and entertainment products, today announced the consolidation of its distribution centers in Woodland, California and Indianapolis, Indiana. The Northern California facility currently services its wholesale club book division Baker & Taylor Marketing Services (BTMS), which will continue to provide its products and services to its wholesale club customers.

"Baker & Taylor and BTMS are fully committed to the wholesale club book channel and will continue to provide superior products and services to our customers," said Tom Morgan, CEO of Baker & Taylor. "This move is simply the result of greater efficiencies we have realized throughout our supply chain, and it will create even more cost savings and logistical improvements that will make our business stronger."

Indianapolis is the ideal location to consolidate these operations, as it is centrally located to better serve BTMS customers, it has sufficient space to handle the additional business, and the company's national returns center is located there.

This transition to the Indianapolis facility will occur over the next 60 days, and should be completed by Friday, May 15.

About Baker & Taylor, Inc.

Baker & Taylor, Inc. (www.btol.com) is a global information and entertainment services company that offers books, videos, music, games and services to libraries, educational institutions, and retailers. Based in Charlotte, N.C., the company has been in existence for over 180 years, developing long-term relationships with major suppliers, including book publishers, movie studios, and music labels. Baker & Taylor maintains one of the largest combined in-stock book, video and music inventories in the United States, and services the broadest customer base in the industry. Baker & Taylor is majority owned by Castle Harlan Partners IV, L.P., a leading private equity investment firm.

About Castle Harlan

Castle Harlan, a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1987, acquired Baker & Taylor in July 2006. It invests in controlling interests in the buyout and development of middle-market companies in North America, Europe, and, together with CHAMP Private Equity, Australasia. Since inception, Castle Harlan has invested in 49 companies representing more than $9 billion in enterprise value. Castle Harlan's current portfolio companies, which employ more than 42,000 people, include Ames True Temper, a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden tools and accessories; and Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, Inc., the nation's largest independent provider of drilling fluids and fluid-handling services for onshore oil and gas drilling.

Source: Baker & Taylor, Inc.

CONTACT: Kimberly Kuo of Baker & Taylor, Inc., +1-704-998-3118,
kimberly.kuo@btol.com

Web Site: http://www.btol.com/

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