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companies like Mexichem Fluor have
in the UK as a place to do business and
expand their operations, while creating
valuable new jobs for local communities.”
Hector Valle, chief executive, Mexichem
Fluor, said: “Fluoropolymers will become
an increasingly important part of
Mexichem’s business in the future.
“The launch of Fenix Fluor demonstrates
our commitment to developing the best
products and solutions for our customers.”
Hiroyuki Okuno, president and CEO,
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd, said: “AGC
Chemicals Europe Ltd is pleased to
have secured a local, stable supply of
chlorodifluoromethane (R22) vital for the
production of Fluon® PTFE and Fluon®
ETFE. This strengthening of the supply
chain enables us to remain competitive
in high performance fluoropolymers in
Europe.”
Fenix Fluor Ltd – UK
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New sales manager for
Metalube
Metalube has appointed Wayne
Thornhill as sales manager of the
Manchester-based operation.
Mr Thornhill
has a wealth
of experience
and joins
Metalube from
metalworking
fluids specialist,
Cimcool, where
he was area
sales engineer
for the UK’s
Midlands and
North West
regions.
He previously worked for 11 years with
Houghton in the quality control and
technical service and development
areas, becoming the Centre of Excellence
Chemist for rust preventatives and heat
treatment products for Europe.
“I am delighted to join Metalube at such
an exciting time. I look forward using my
expertise to support the company in key
areas of the business,” said Mr Thornhill.
His regions will include the UK, Balkans
and South East Asia. He will also be
responsible for bringing new product
lines to market.
Doug Hunt, commercial director, added:
“This is a very welcome appointment.
Wayne brings extensive experience and
knowledge to our business.
“We look forward to his involvement with
new and existing customers; he will be a
valuable asset to our team.”
Metalube Ltd – UK
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Russian appointment
RichardsApex Europe Ltd, UK, the
subsidiary of RichardsApex Inc,
Philadelphia, USA, has appointed
North-west Company of Supply (CZKSK)
Ltd, St Petersburg, Russia, as the national
representative for the RichardsApex range
of lubricants and compounds for the
metal forming industry.
According to RichardsApex Europe
managing director Don Neville:
“CZKSK is well established and known
throughout the wire and cable industry
in Russia as the agent for a broad range
of technologies encompassing dies,
speciality tapes, compounds and wire and
cable machinery.
“What’s more, they have a domestic
warehousing and supply network which
will enable RichardsApex to adopt a solid
and comprehensive local presence for our
Russian customers to turn to and rely on.”
RichardsApex Europe Ltd – UK
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▲ ▲ Wayne Thornhill
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