STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the acquisition of the publishing assets of William Andrew, Inc. (William Andrew). William Andrew is an independent, mid-size publisher of technical and scientific materials that include applied science handbooks, references, and databases that promote knowledge, technology, and productivity, allowing individuals, markets, and societies to reach their full potential around the globe. The company appointed Elsevier to be its exclusive distributor in all countries outside of North America in 2007.
Over the last 18 months, both the companies have built a valuable strategic alliance including print distribution of William Andrew books globally outside of North America and electronic distribution of William Andrew content on Elsevier's globally renowned electronic publishing platforms - Science Direct and Engineering Village. This acquisition adds to Elsevier's portfolio the strength and depth of William Andrew's data and reference content. Elsevier will look at accelerating the growth of the William Andrew list both online and in print as part of its overall strategic goal of providing engineers and applied scientists with the critical information, intelligence and tools they need to do their jobs.
Some of the forthcoming titles from William Andrew and Elsevier include Nanotechnology Applications for Clean Water, Skin Aging Handbook, Handbook of Plastics Joining 2E, Tigers of the World 2E, Engineering Documentation Control 3E and Human Toxicology of Chemical Mixtures.
