Better World Books, which since 2002 has raised $21 million, donated 18 million books and reused or recycled almost 200 million books all to support literacy, libraries and education, is opening a third distribution center, in Reno, Nev. The organization has distribution centers in Mishawaka, Ind., and Dunfermline, U.K. The new DC will have 140,000 square feet of space.
Dustin Holland, v-p of global sales and marketing for Better World Books, said that the expansion will "create more jobs, raise more literacy funding, increase book donations, and deliver a better customer experience for our clients and customers in the region."
Christine Pfleckl, v-p of logistics and operations for Better World Books, said, "I'm looking forward to having a distribution footprint on the West Coast. We've been warmly welcomed by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, the Washoe County School System and the Washoe County Library System, some of whom are current clients of Better World Books. This is a great opportunity to better serve our customers as well as make an impact locally on the West Coast."
Better World Books has more than 5,000 clients and partners. A percentage of each of the organization's sales supports a library or literacy initiative and for every book purchased on BetterWorldBooks.com, the company donates one.