TPI July 2013

business & market news

Metalube gains Queen’s Award For Enterprise

UK. Over the decades we have watched the domestic industry diminish, and today we are almost entirely an export business, selling our oils and greases to over 80 countries worldwide.” Mr Lee concluded, “It is very gratifying to have our hard work and commitment recognised by such a prestigious award and we look forward to receiving this honour from the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester later this year, and to attending a reception at Buckingham Palace in July.”

on marketing as well as research and development programmes.

Metalube Ltd, based in Manchester, UK, is celebrating being named as winner of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2013 – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The company produces speciality lubricants and protective greases used for making non-ferrous tubes, wires, cables and electrical conductors. Investment is paramount for the company, with a particular emphasis

“This is the greatest tribute we could receive and our team is tremendously proud,” said David Lee, founder and managing director. “For the three-year period, our overseas sales growth has been 51 per cent, with exports accounting for 96 per cent of our total turnover. When we started the business back in the 1980s all our trade was in the

Metalube Ltd – UK post@metalube.co.uk www.metalube.co.uk

Quaker launches new website Quaker Chemical has launched a new website design aimed at reflecting the company’s customer-centric approach. The new platform targets improving the user experience and elevates the most relevant content based on Quaker customer preferences, allowing for easy searching and quick access to content such as product information and case studies. The main objective behind the launch is to enable visitors from all industries to learn about all company process fluid offerings and chemical management services. “Our inspiration for the re-design of the website has been our current and potential customers,” said Eliana Holguin, global marketing manager. “We intend to be their business partners and help them

decide what products best fit their individual needs.”

User-friendly webpage navigation, bold graphic elements, and portrait photo- graphy reflect Quaker’s new identity.

Quaker Chemical Corp – USA info@quakerchem.com www.quakerchem.com

Pipe Center wins prestigious contract Pipe Center, a UK-based supplier of heating, pipe and related products to the commercial and industrial building services sector, has secured an exclusive supply contract with NG Bailey.

promise, extensive stock holding and widest geographical reach in the sector, as did their pricing. NG Bailey’s on-going commitment to value and innovation means we embrace new partnerships and I look forward to working with Pipe Center to achieve great results.”

in Pipe Center’s history and we’re thrilled to be working in partnership with the UK’s leading independent building services contractor. Its reputation for excellence matches our own, and I am confident that we will deliver exactly what we promised: excellent customer service, an impressive stock portfolio and orders fulfilled by an unsurpassed branch network.

The company will supply all mandatory mechanical commodity products under an exclusive single source supplier deal. Fifteen strategically located Pipe Center branches around the UK will service NG Bailey’s branch network, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and order fulfilment. Additional service commitments such as 24-hour turnaround on selected applications and quotes, a specialist technical heating team, monthly measurement and reporting will also add value. Scott Craig, sales and marketing director, Pipe Center and Climate Center, commented, “Thismarks a real milestone

Pipe Center – UK www.pipecenter.co.uk

“The fact we’ve managed to win NG Bailey’s business demonstrates our service proposition is resonating with customers, and I hope this is the beginning of another long and enduring relationship.” Simon Roberts, sourcing manager at NG Bailey, said, “Pipe Center impressed us with their customer and service driven approach, measurable OTIF delivery

Pipe Center and Climate Center’s

new site in Slough, UK

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July 2013 Tube Products International