Univar takes ‘next logical step’ by expanding into Greece

By Andrew McDougall

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Chemicals distributor Univar has expanded its operations in Greece with the opening of a new office in Athens.

The company says the move makes sense as it has been exporting products to Greece for over ten years from its UK and French operations.

The Belgium-headquartered firm also claims that the growth in customer base and expanding product portfolio warranted a transition to a fully-functioning operation on the ground, culminating in the office opening.

"Expansion in the region and recent extensions to the product ranges have meant that a Univar presence on the ground was the logical next step,"​ explained Nick Powell, regional director Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Greece, Univar.

New office, new boss

The new office will be run by Markos Roussos who has been appointed as managing director of the new office, having joined the company from Tesa Tape, a manufacturer of adhesives and coating technology, where he worked for seven years, most recently as sales manager.

Roussos has been given the task of further expanding business in the region.

"Markos has an excellent track record in the industry and I am confident the pattern of growth in Greece will continue. The added convenience, speed of distribution and local knowledge will provide the ideal platform for Univar's continued expansion,"​ said Powell.

Key sectors to benefit

In Greece, Univar's product range focuses on Personal Care, Household & Industrial Cleaning, Pharmaceuticals and Coatings, distributed from warehouse premises near Athens.

Univar hopes the new office will enable one-to-one customer service and greater support with formulations and product applications.

The company claims the expansion has been well thought out and should prove successful due to its longstanding supplier partners in Greece, as well as already establishing a solid customer base, comprising local and international companies of all sizes in several markets.

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