Kinaxia lit up by new distribution and logistics deal

Kinaxia Logistics has agreed a three-year contract to provide UK distribution, warehousing and other services for Ansell Lighting which designs and manufactures interior and exterior lighting for the commercial, domestic, industrial, retail and architectural markets.

The Warrington headquartered company ships goods between showrooms in Belfast, Dublin and Madrid as well as at its HQ, and supplying customers in over 20 countries with more than 400,000 items a month.

Ansell has appointed Kinaxia to distribute products to customers across the UK, and to provide warehousing, contract packing and overseas shipment from Kinaxia’s hub in Trafford Park, Greater Manchester.

Kinaxia sales director Nicky Woodman said: “Ansell Lighting is a tremendous addition to our growing client base. Our agreement brings a significant volume of new business to our distribution operation as well as to other parts of the group.”

Ansell’s distribution director Mark Stanley said: “Customer service levels are very important to us, and we wanted to work with a partner who shared our values and would be able to deliver the fast, efficient next-day service that our customers have come to expect, in order to continue to grow our business.

“We have been impressed with Kinaxia’s strong transport network and distribution capabilities, and we are looking forward to working with them as we move towards achieving even higher delivery standards than before.”