TPT November 2019

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Leaders in industrial process fluids combine to form Quaker Houghton

machinery, can manufacturing, industrial parts manufacturing, mining, offshore, steel and tube and pipe industries. With its expanded products and services portfolio, the company expects that cross-selling opportunities will facilitate continued growth. Specific products the company offers include metal cutting and forming fluids, corrosion protection fluids, speciality hydraulic fluids and steel and aluminium rolling oils. In the first year, the company’s focus will be to maintain service levels for its customers and ensure no supply chain disruptions while successfully executing its integration plans. The company also expects to continue to grow through acquisitions, which remain part of its core growth strategy. chain have been built over decades of collaboration. As our clients have moved forward with such projects as environmental upgrades, we have moved forward with them, working in biomass, waste to energy and other renewable processes.” Mr Ross added, “We have a great team here in the North East and along with our global colleagues, without whom none of our successes or longevity would have been possible. We operate across the globe and our team are pivotal to RTR’s success. As we celebrate our special anniversary, I’d like to thank them all for their dedication and support. My thanks must also go to all previous members of the RTR family. I’ve seen many changes in the way we do business and it’s all very positive, but there’s never any room for complacency in today’s market place. That’s why we need to be just as business focused in the next 50 years as we were in the last.”

QUAKER Chemical Corporation and Houghton International have combined to create Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids to the primary metals and metalworking markets. Along with the new name, the company has revealed a new logo and brand representing the combined companies. The combined $1.6bn revenue company employs 4,000 associates serving 15,000 customers worldwide. Quaker was founded in 1918 and Houghton in 1865. “We are rooted in companies commonly acknowledged as authorities in industrial fluids and valued experts in customer processes,” said Michael F Barry, chairman, chief executive officer and president of the new company. Mr Barry, who previously served Quaker Chemical in similar capacities, AN organisation located in Tyneside, UK, but with its roots in Germany, is celebrating 50 years in business. Based at theWatermark in Gateshead, RTR GmbH & Co KG is an independent international specialist supplier of steel pipes, tubes and pipe fittings primarily for the power generation industry. RTR engages with clients to source specified products from its international supply chain. It also offers a comprehensive project management service, managing the technical implementation of projects including the detailed and intensive monitoring of all manufacturing and delivery schedules.

added: “Our similar cultures and values, combined with the talent and resources we bring to Quaker Houghton, create exciting opportunities to deliver innovative solutions that will help our customers’ operations run even more efficiently and effectively.” The company’s combined breadth of product and service offerings can be found in end-markets such as aerospace, aluminium, automotive, The firm was established in 1969 in Ratingen, Germany, by three partners – Klaus Ries, Klaus Thiel and Karl Ruser – with the initials of their surnames forming the company name RTR. As well as the head office in Ratingen, Germany, the organisation has offices in Hoyerswerda, Germany, and Częstochowa in Poland, with more emerging markets abroad planned for the near future. In 1977, the firm opened its UK office in the North East. Philip Ross, joint managing director and co-owner of RTR GmbH & Co KG (along with two German partners), is the longest-serving UK-based employee, with more than 33 years’ service with the company. In addition, a number of employees across Europe have been with RTR for over 25 years, adding to the knowledge and experience of the organisation. “We operate in a range of sectors, including nuclear, power plant refurbishment, pipeline construction, the chemical and petro-chemical sector as well as plant engineering,” said Mr Ross. “The strong relationships we have with our customers and supply

Quaker – USA Website: www.quakerchem.com RTR celebrates 50 years, with more in the pipeline

RTR GmbH & Co KG – UK Email: sales@rtr-group.com Website: www.rtr-group.com

MD Philip Ross with the RTR team

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