Univar invests in development of €1.5m Swedish lubricants depot
- Categories: Corporate, Expansion - Acquisition, Industry, Products, Univar Regional News
- 21 March 2011
Brussels, Belgium – 21st March 2011 – Univar inc., a leading global chemical distributor, announced today that it has invested around €1.5 million to construct a lubricants depot at its site in Gothenburg, Sweden. The facility, which is now fully operational, will handle more than 10 million litres per year.
The development positions Gothenburg as the primary receiving hub in the Nordics for the recently integrated Shell Lubricants business. It will take delivery of products from several Shell Lubricants plants across Europe.
Univar’s investment not only increases tank storage capacity and handling facilities, but also sees the addition of a new laboratory. The laboratory houses dedicated technical staff and equipment, ensuring that all products meet the high quality assurance standards required for the lubricants market.
It is also expected that the new facility will offer synergies in the supply chain, enhancing Univar’s capabilities in the region and promoting future business growth.
To maintain the quality standards necessary for this discerning market, products must be maintained at specific temperatures. The facility is designed and configured to allow all tanks and pipe work to be individually maintained at the exact temperature required for each product. Doing so avoids the energy wastage common in sites such as this, where tanks are often kept warm unnecessarily. Energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction are important aspects of Univar’s sustainability commitments.
Jorgen Mile, Operations Director, for Univar in the Nordics said, “We are delighted about bringing this operation on-stream. It is a clear demonstration of our commitment to investing with our key partners and further improving our ability to supply lubricants to our Nordic customers.”
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About Univar
Univar is one of the world’s leading distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals. Univar represents over 2,500 chemical producers and provides its customer base, made up of 80,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of 179 distribution facilities throughout North America, Europe, and China. In 2009, Univar reported sales of $7.2 billion. For more information, visit: www.univar.com.
Operating from 56 distribution centres in 25 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Univar’s 2,200 local employees serve more than 28,900 customers in a diverse range of industries including coatings, food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and other major sectors. To learn more about Univar Europe, Middle East and Africa, please visit: www.univareurope.com.
In 2010 Univar signed a new long term distribution agreement with affiliates of the Shell Group in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to market, sell and distribute Shell branded lubricants in these four countries.
For further information please contact:
Catherine Lennon
Director - Communications, Europe, Middle East & Africa
Univar
T +32 (0) 2 525 05 63
F +32 (0) 2 520 17 51
M +32 (0) 478 251 588
catherine.lennon@univareurope.com
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Senior Account Manager, CitySavvy PR
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