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EuroWire – March 2012 20
News
Corporate
Leading wire and tube drawing lubricants
specialists, Metalube has opened an office in
Mumbai, India.
This strategic move is part of the company’s
ongoing international expansion plan,
exporting to over 70 countries worldwide,
including an operating business in Shanghai,
China.
India is viewed as a key market for the business
and the new operation will be led by Amit Gupte
who joins from Savita Oil Technologies Ltd.
Amit has 14 years experience within the
lubricants industry and will work closely
alongside new distributors Wirex Dies
& Steel India Pvt Ltd, responsible for India’s northern and
eastern regions, and Walson Industrial Supplies Pvt Ltd for the
western and southern regions. Wirex and Walson are now fully
responsible for all of Metalube’s Indian distribution.
Metalube has undergone significant changes in the last few
months, with a recent management buy-in, introducing three
new directors into the business. The new team
has both commercial and technical experience
within the lubricants industry and company
founder David Lee continues as managing
director.
He said: “We have big ambitions for Metalube
and the opening of Metalube India is just the
beginning.
“The Indian operation currently offers
marketing and technical services along with
a product testing laboratory but we have
plans to also manufacture lubricants from the
Mumbai site.
“Our aim is to continue to provide the best
possible products and services but to also expand our range and
grow our client base worldwide.”
Metalube Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 161 775 7511
Email:
Website:
UK firm opens up new
office in Mumbai
▲ ▲ Amit Gupte