BRITISH brand Anglepoise has appointed Import Services based at the Port of Southampton as its logistics partner for the UK and Continental European markets.

The new partnership will see Anglepoise import its series of desk, floor, wall and pendant lamps, through Import Services Southampton based warehousing operation.

Import Services is providing Anglepoise with a complete port-centric service from UK customs clearance to bonded warehousing, high volume order processing, pre-retailing and distribution throughout the UK and Continental Europe.

Distribution will be both retail and end-customer.

Established in 1932 Hampshire-based, Anglepoise has a rich history in pioneering product development and today distributes to over fifty countries worldwide and regularly features in respected International publications to ensure the Anglepoise® lamp retains iconic status around the World.

Mike Thomas, Client Services Director at Import Services, said he is thrilled to welcome Anglepoise® to a great portfolio of Clients embracing a port-centric model, which reduces the supply chain time to market significantly. Anglepoise® is looking to gain this business edge and align with the new world of retailing which our supply chain model enables.”