Wed 27 Jun 2012, 11:11 GMT

Lubmarine opens Copenhagen facility


Marine lubricant supplier launches dedicated commercial and supply hub in the Danish capital.



International marine lubricant supplier Total Lubmarine has extended its global network of service and supply centres with the opening of a dedicated commercial and supply hub in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Already a significant player in the Nordic region, especially in Norway and Denmark, Lubmarine is now able to offer ship owners and operators a local sales and logistical service in the Danish capital.

Serge Dal-Farra, Head of Marketing at Lubmarine, commented: "We believe in having a presence wherever in the world our customers need us. Our new operation in Copenhagen forms the latest link in our worldwide chain, and we look forward to welcoming customers, old and new, to our dedicated facility there.”

Lubmarine is the worldwide marine lubricants network of oil major Total, benefiting from the Total group supply chain facilities and connections.

"As a key industry player, Total is committed to achieving improved market share and a level of excellence which meets its customers’ needs by providing the right product, in the right place, at the right time, backed by first-class support and expertise," the company said.


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