Peregrine Distribution Services, a division of Peregrine Outfitters has signed its newest client, AKU Trekking and Outdoor Footwear based in Montebelluna, Italy. According to Bob Olsen, President of PDS, the firm will provide warehousing, information services consulting, & customer service functions to support AKU's U.S. sales operation.
Joe Guglielmetti, AKU's U.S. Manager, is excited about the new agreement. “Our brand is quite strong throughout the world and it's time to increase our presence in the United States. Peregrine's past success and solid reputation in the distribution business gives us an immediate and dependable way to make sure our service to our outdoor dealers across the country matches the quality of our product. Working with P.D.S allows me to focus completely on sales while an outdoor industry veteran handles our warehousing and customer service.”
Olsen looks forward to supporting AKU® as they expand their U.S. sales. “AKU® has a rich heritage and has been shipping worldwide for over 50 years. They have the right building blocks in place for a strong run at the US market.
Peregrine Distribution Services provides warehousing and back-office services for companies within the outdoor industry looking for a turnkey solution. P.D.S. began operation in 1999 as an outgrowth of Peregrine Outfitter's 15 years of rapid order fulfillment and award winning customer service. P.D.S. also provides warehousing and order fulfillment services for Julbo Inc.
