Ergomotion absorbs distribution and logistics firm

Ergomotion logo19East LLC, a logistics, warehousing and distribution company, has been fully acquired by its main customer, adjustable base supplier Ergomotion Inc. Both are headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif. 19East was formed in July 2011 with backing from Ergomotion after its former distributor Archbrook Laguna declared bankruptcy.

Since 2011, 19East, now Ergomotion Fulfillment, has focused on developing a strategic distribution model for Ergomotion and was instrumental in streamlining product delivery throughout the United States, according to a news release.

“Our customers have spoken loud and clear about the challenges they face with the distribution and delivery of our adjustable foundations,” said Leo Vera, Ergomotion chief operating officer. “Over the last year and a half, we have quietly built a network to increase our core competencies in the areas of warehousing, handling, distribution and even last-mile deliveries. We are now ready to incorporate the unique capabilities of 19East into the fabric of what we do at Ergomotion to truly offer the full-service solutions that the industry and our customers expect.”

All 19East employees will be retained under the new ownership, including Bradlee Van Pelt, director of operations, who said, “I believe this consolidation couldn’t have come at a better time for both 19East and Ergomotion. Our goal has always been to support the Ergomotion brand. I feel this merger will create new operational capabilities for Ergomotion.”

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