A successful relationship with AIT Home Delivery has prompted the start-up Kubbi to partner with the company once again.
Based in Northern Ireland and targeting youngsters across the UK, Kubbi’s mission is to encourage children and teenagers away from screens and tablets and into the great outdoors. Their aim is for children to embrace adventure, freedom and fun with friends through electric dirt bikes, scooters and quads.
A trusted logistics partner
With ambitious growth plans for Kubbi, Paul Tempany, Co-founder and Director, met with a total of four two-person carriers.
With previous experience of AIT in another role, he appointed the carrier, confident of receiving a first-class service capable of supporting Kubbi’s growth from day one.
Paul said, “I worked with AIT Home Delivery when it was known as Panther Logistics. I knew very well from first-hand experience that the quality of its service matched its reputation and that what I needed doing would be done.
“Of course problems arise which can’t be helped. It’s the nature of logistics, but AIT’s manager at its depot in Larne, Co. Antrim is excellent to deal with. Anything that needs doing is done and problems are resolved pretty quickly.”
Marking its first birthday at the end of June, Kubbi is on track to achieve a £1.2 million turnover this year. They project £4 million next year and £15 million in 2027-28.
Unlike other retailers who sell electric bikes, scooters and quads, Kubbi specialises exclusively in children’s products. Selling top-grade products with a high-specification, quality build imported from a large factory in China, the items’ USP is their parental controls, which offer greater peace of mind than the single-speed setting that is the norm among rival products.
The ranges also come with braking systems made up of double disc or double drum brakes for added safety.
Kubbi also specialises in safety helmets for children. The company actively promotes this alongside sales of its scooters, bikes and quads.
Kubbi delivers all items almost fully assembled, with customers only needing to attach the handlebars on delivery.
Supporting nationwide deliveries
AIT collects orders from Kubbi’s warehouse in Northern Ireland before transporting them from Belfast or Larne to England, where another lorry completes the delivery. AIT delivers orders within three to five working days and also provides a returns service.
Paul said, “We have daily collections from AIT. We have two vans on a Monday to sort the weekend orders. We have one van on all of the other days. Even though we’re a new company we’ve received many positive reviews about AIT, with customers complimenting their drivers. It’s great as it’s all part of the positive experience we try to provide to Kubbi customers.”
Samuel Scott, Sales Director of AIT Home Delivery UK and Europe said, “We have long enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Paul. We’re delighted work with him and play an integral role in helping Kubbi achieve early success and continued growth.”
