EoW March 2012

News Corporate

UK firm opens up new office in Mumbai

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.

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

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“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

& 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

Email : post@metalube.co.uk Website : www.metalube.co.uk

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EuroWire – March 2012