By Beverly Rademacher,Lesters Logistics

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The company, which has sites in Burntwood and Nuneaton, now offers customers nationwide access to ‘stock and serve’, ‘pick and pack’ and full scale storage and distribution services – an approach that is already paying off with new jobs created and turnover up 40 per cent.

New contracts with clients in retail, FMCG and manufacturing have been behind the expansion, including a major homeware brand choosing Lesters to handle its entire UK fulfilment operation.

With even more ambitious growth plans in place, the business is also currently looking at a second site in Staffordshire, with the focus being on a modern warehouse space measuring between 30,000 and 60,000 sq ft.“

This transformational pivot means we’re no longer just moving products, we’re actually managing our customers’ supply chains end-to-end, delivering tailored solutions that reduce cost, increase efficiency and add real value,” explained Reiss Newport, director of Lesters Logistics.

“What sets us apart from our competitors is our flexibility and our ability to scale quickly around the needs of our customer, whether that’s ecommerce fulfilment, retail distribution or bespoke packaging integration through our sister company, Lesters Packaging.”

He continued: “This move has been backed by £500,000 of investment in warehouse automation and upgrades. There has also been money ploughed into developing our team, systems and the client experience, ensuring dealing with us is as seamless and efficient as possible.”

Lesters Logistics was born in 2019 after SL Packaging & Transport was bought and successfully turned around by Lesters. Its central location at the heart of the UK’s motorway network makes it an ideal third-party logistics partner for a multitude of clients every year, with its capabilities now featuring value added services like kitting, labelling and returns handling.

Reiss added: “Most of our growth is coming from businesses that have outgrown their current fulfilment partners, or are looking to consolidate multiple services under one roof.

“Ecommerce has been a huge driver, but we’re also seeing strong traction in B2B logistics, where reliability and scalability are key.

“The ambition is to become one of the Midlands’ leading independent 3PLproviders. We’re planning further expansion across our fleet, technology and warehousing, so if anyone has a suitable modern space in Staffordshire come and talk to us.”