Petro-Canada Lubricants Expands European Distribution Network
Mississauga, Ontario Canada - December 8, 2009: Petro-Canada, the world's largest white oil producer, is proud to announce the addition of The Azelis Group to their European distribution network. The Azelis Group will be responsible for promoting, supplying and distributing packaged PURETOL White Mineral Oil to personal care and pharmaceutical sectors throughout Europe.
"Our distributors represent our products and become part of the Petro-Canada brand, so that's why we only choose the best in the world" says Stuart Gregory, Sales Manager, Petro-Canada Europe. "It's my privilege to announce the addition of The Azelis Group - we're honoured to be partnered with such a knowledgeable and professional company, and are looking forward to them promoting and distributing our PURETOL product to European customers."
Promotion, supply and distribution of the PURETOL packaged product will be based out of the Azelis Group facility and laboratory Kraemer and Martin, in Germany. This pharmaceutical facility carries ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications, complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and includes warehouses with climate and hazard controlled areas. Quality testing is complimented by a sampling service centre. Additionally, Azelis personal care laboratories in the UK and Germany feature specialist colour cosmetics expertise and emulsion technology intelligence. A professional, dedicated team of sales, technical and marketing specialists - throughout Europe - will support and engage in promotion, supply and distribution plans for PURETOL.
"This partnership is extremely positive for both sides," says Neil Berry, International Business Director for Azelis Personal Care. "We are delighted to be working with the world's largest producer of white oils. Combining the product expertise and quality from Petro-Canada with the market presence and application knowledge of The Azelis Group will open many opportunities and provide customer solutions for packaged white oils throughout Europe."
About The Azelis Group
The Azelis Group was formed in 2001 through the merger of Novorchem in Italy and Arnaud in France. The company encompasses 36 small and medium specialty distributors, operates in 26 European countries and employs nearly 1,100 people. Focused on the development of synergistic, organic growth, The Azelis Group provides products and specialised technical services in several sectors, including food and health, pharmaceuticals, personal care, animal nutrition, plastics, composites, rubber chemical industries and coatings. For more information, please visit www.azelis.com.
About Petro-Canada, and PURETOL
Petro-Canada, a Suncor Energy business, blends and packages more than 350 different lubricants, specialty fluids and greases that are exported to more than 70 countries on six continents. Products are manufactured from 99.9% pure base oils, among the purest in the world. As the world's largest producer of white oils, Petro-Canada is focused on going beyond today's standards and providing technical leadership and training. With more than 30 years of experience in blending Groups II and III base oils, the company delivers a diverse line of premium lubricants that meet and exceed an increasing range of international specifications.
Petro-Canada produces PURETOL White Mineral Oils from start to finish, from integrated feedstock processing to certified white oils. These oils deliver the highest standards of purity and quality, and carry a full set of credentials that meet industry requirements.
For bulk product inquiries please contact: Petro-Canada at 1-800-268-5850 (English Canada), 1-800-576-1686 (French Canada), 1-888-284-4572 (United States), 44 2476 247294 (Europe), or visit lubricants.petro-canada.ca (TSE: SU, NYSE: SU).
For packaged product inquiries please contact: Your local Azelis company, or centrally Michael Seimetz, Kraemer and Martin +49 (0) 2241 5497 0. Visit www.azelis.com.
