Yusen Logistics has been awarded a contract to provide a UK national distribution operation for leading barbeque manufacturer, Weber Stephen.
Headquartered in the US, Weber is a premier brand in the outdoor cooking sector manufacturing gas, charcoal, and electric barbeques, along with a full range of accessories and spare parts.
The warehouse and transport operation is based at Yusen Logistics' 319,000 sq ft strategically located Wellingborough facility.
Yusen Logistics is providing a nationwide UK distribution service to all Weber's major retailers such as John Lewis, independent garden centres, specialist outlets, and DIY retailers who stock the Weber range.
Yusen Logistics has been awarded this business on the basis of its ability to improve operational service, stock integrity and IT infrastructure, as well as reducing delivery lead times for Weber in some geographic areas.