Wilhelmsen Ships Service Closes Nalfleet Deal
Wilhelmsen Ships Service reports that it has finalised its agreement with Nalco to buy Nalfleet, a sales and technical service organisation specialising in marine chemicals. Last week, Wilhelmsen Ships Service announced that Graham Hunter (picture), former General Manager of Nalfleet, will head up its marine chemicals operations. He will lead a team of dedicated professionals in managing two solid brands.
With the development of sound business and marketing strategies for both Unitor chemicals and Nalfleet chemicals, Wilhelmsen Ships Service is able to strengthen its ability to improve operational efficiency for existing and future customers. Graham Hunter comments: “With both Unitor chemicals and Nalfleet chemicals in our product portfolio, developing the future chemical offer for Wilhelmsen Ships Service will be an exciting challenge for me.”
Smooth Transition
“The Unitor and Nalfleet brands will remain and we are currently developing business and marketing strategies for both ranges of chemicals. Focus now is on ensuring a smooth transition for our customers and improving our global offer and customer solutions brought to the marine market”, says Hunter. The transition period is scheduled to last from Q1- Q3 2011 and starting today Wilhelmsen Ships Service will put a hold on all chemicals prices. President of Wilhelmsen Ships Service, David Tandy comments: “A time of transition and integration is demanding for everyone involved. Nonetheless, I’m confident that we have the strength and organisational flexibility to take good care of our customers throughout the changeover. As a customer centred service organisation it is key that we share synergies with our customers from day one; that is why we will now hold prices on chemicals.”