guangzhou pharmaceuticals corporation ( 广州医药集团 ) is a pharmaceutical wholesaling and distribution company headquartered in guangzhou , china , and a 50:50 joint venture between walgreens boots alliance and guangzhou pharmaceutical holdings limited .

it is the third-largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in china measured by revenues .

guangzhou pharmaceuticals wholesales prescription drugs , over-the-counter drugs , medical devices , chemical reagents , experiment equipment and glass wares .

guangzhou pharmaceuticals

when guangzhou pharmaceuticals group took over 90 % stockholdings of the club in 2006 , they were still unable to realize their ambition of gaining promotion after finishing only third in the league .
guangzhou pharmaceuticals corporation has under it the headquarters , five wholly owned subsidiaries : guangzhou guoying pharmaceutical company , guangzhou xinte pharmaceutical company , guangzhou jianmin chain store company , guangzhou qihua medical device company , shenzhen liankang pharmaceutical company , six controlling subsidiaries : hubei guangyao ankang pharmaceutical company , fujian jieda pharmaceutical company , foshan guangyao jianze pharmaceutical company , hunan guangyao hengsheng pharmaceutical company , hainan guangyao chenfei pharmaceutical company , shaanxi guangyao kangjian pharmaceutical company , and dazhong pharm retail stores .
the investment is to target the rapidly growing chinese pharmaceuticals market , which alliance boots expects to become the world’s sixth largest by 2010 from ninth currently .
alliance boots plc , a leading pharmacy - led health and beauty group , today announces that it has reached an agreement to form a 50 : 50 joint venture in guangzhou pharmaceuticals corporation (
gp corp
) , the third largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in china .
guangzhou pharmaceutical company ltd is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of chinese patent medicine ; wholesale , retail , import and export of western and chinese pharmaceutical products and medical apparatus ; and research and development of natural medicine and biological medicine . guangzhou pharmaceutical company ltd is a state - owned pharmaceutical enterprise under the guangzhou municipal government , the h shares of which were listed on the hong kong stock exchange in 1997 and the a shares of which were listed on the shanghai stock exchange in 2001 . currently guangzhou pharmaceutical company ltd owns 90 % of guangzhou pharmaceuticals corporation which is engaged in pharmaceutical wholesaling and distribution .
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in 2002 , the guangzhou sports bureau took over the club once again , and the name of the club was changed into guangzhou xiangxue after receiving an 8 million yuan investment from the xiangxue pharmaceuticals group . the club mainly focused on the development of young players during that season and as a result , they finished 11th in the end . yet the xiangxue group continued their investment in the following year and with 8 million yuan flowing into the club , guangzhou xiangxue reached 3rd place in the 2003 season .
guangzhou pharmaceuticals corporation was founded in y1951 with a registered capital of rmb 700 million . being the largest sino - foreign joint venture enterprise in china , it is not only a key member of the leading enterprises under guangzhou pharmaceutical holdings limited ( gphl ) , but also a member of alliance boots . we are committed to the health care of the public and endeavored to the scientific development of pharmaceutical industry .
on 1 march 2010 , the evergrande group took over guangzhou fc for a fee of ￥100 million and the name of the club was officially changed as guangzhou evergrande fc . the club returned to the top flight after winning the china league one with three rounds remaining in the league , which brought back hope for the football fans in guangzhou
on 23 february 2010 , however , guangzhou was relegated back to the china league one in the fallout of a match - fixing scandal that took place in 2006 season . the club was later taken over by the guangzhou fa .
at present , guangzhou evergrande taobao fc is believed to be the most successful and most influential football club in asia .
guangzhou football team finished 8th in the 1st chinese fa cup held in 1984 and were able to return to the top division at the end of that year . with this promotion , the team became the first chinese team to gain sponsorship from enterprises when guangzhou pharmaceutical co . , ltd . signed a $ 200 , 000 annual deal with the guangzhou sports bureau in october 1984 . and it was the guangzhou pharmaceutical holdings , which later became the parent company of guangzhou pharmaceutical co . , ltd . , that took over the club 22 years later and brought the club to the top division .
the formation of the joint venture is conditional upon receiving approval from guangzhou pharmaceutical shareholders , and various government and regulatory approvals .
alliance boots ' partner in the joint venture will be guangzhou pharmaceutical company ltd , a majority state - owned pharmaceutical enterprise which is listed on the hong kong and shanghai stock exchanges . guangzhou pharmaceutical company ltd currently owns 90 % of gp corp .
pharmacy group alliance boots is to form a joint venture with guangzhou pharmaceutical ( gp ) , the third largest pharmaceutical wholesaler in china .
in 2004 , the sunray cave group took over 70 % stock shares of the club after paying a symbolic fee of 1 yuan , and became the largest shareholder of the club . the name of guangzhou fc was officially changed into “guangzhou sunray cave zhongyi pharmaceutical fc” after receiving a 6 - million - yuan title sponsorship from guangzhou zhongyi pharmaceutical company . with another 6 . 5 million yuan from teemall group and guangzhou urban construction group being invested to the club in the following year , guangzhou fc was able to bring in several talented foreign players during the two years . however , they failed to promote to the first division in both seasons despite only losing four matches in each season .
at the beginning of the 2016 season , guangzhou won their second chinese super cup with a 2 - 0 victory over jiangsu suning fc in february .
china is the ninth largest pharmaceutical market in the world . it is experiencing rapid economic growth which is driving even higher growth rates for healthcare expenditure . as a result , china is expected to be the sixth largest pharmaceuticals market by 2010 . the chinese pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution market is fragmented and largely regionally - based and principally involves supply to hospital pharmacies .
london ( reuters ) - alliance boots said on monday it had agreed to form a 50 - 50 joint venture with guangzhou pharmaceutical co . to enter the chinese market .
starting from 1992 , the chinese football association launched a structural reform for professionalism in china . on 8 january 1993 , guangzhou became the first joint - stock professional football club in china after the apollo group took over the club from the guangzhou sports bureau , and would participate in the c league – the top tier professional league after the reforms – in the following year .
in 2001 , a new guangzhou fc was formed after merging with guangzhou matsunichi , who relegated to the second division in the previous season . with significant investment coming from the zhejiang geely holding group , guangzhou fc were able to finish 4th at the end of that season . it was hoped that the club could push for promotion due to a match - fixing scandal involving the runners - up and the third place . yet things were not going on the way as expected . in the end , the new sponsor geely pulled their funding away from the club to distant themselves from the bad publicity .
however , the club went through a period of stagnation and decline afterwards . the club came last in the race and was relegated in the 1998 league season after winning only 20 points during that season , and for a very long time since then , guangzhou fc could only play in the second tier league . peng weiguo , an influential international footballer of guangzhou fc , blamed the free fall of the club on the lack of investment . indeed , the amount of investment for guangzhou fc during that time was relatively small while professional football was being considered to be an activity which requires a large amount of investment .
yet the club was unable to replicate the same result in the following season due to the change of the head coach and conflicts within the club , and finished 5th in that season . the second team of the club was sold to matsunichi in 1996 , leading to an unprecedented occasion in which three clubs from guangzhou are competing in the c league together . however , guangzhou apollo fc experienced another downfall during that year . they finished only 7th by the end of that season . with 9 players leaving the club after the disastrous 1996 season , guangzhou could barely maintain their position in the top league in 1997 .
alliance boots said on monday it had agreed to form a 50 - 50 joint venture with guangzhou pharmaceutical co . to enter the chinese market . file photo shows alliance boots ceo richard baker . reuters / vismedia
founded in june 1954 , guangzhou football team is the first municipal football team in china . the team later became the first professional football club in china to be operated by both the government and an enterprise after its cooperation with the apollo group in january 1993 . back in the 1990s , guangzhou apollo fc , along with guangdong winnerway fc , was major clubs in the chinese top tier league ever since the reform for professionalism in football clubs in 1994 . guangzhou apollo fc even finished their 1994 season of the c league ( which was the top tier league in china back then ) in the runners - up’s spot with 27 points .
alliance boots ab . l said it would buy a 50 percent interest in gp corp , china’s third - biggest pharmaceutical wholesaler , for 38 million pounds . gp is currently 90 percent owned by guangzhou pharmaceutical co .
in 1986 , qi wusheng was named head coach of guangzhou baiyun football team . the team later developed into a football club in 1989 , yet only came last in the race and was relegated from the c league .
unlike in india , it’s become increasingly difficult for fda to obtain visas for its inspectors in china and in 2014 , fda closed two of its offices in shanghai and guangzhou , china , and consolidated operations at its beijing location .
gp corp has powerful warehouses to store prescription drugs , otc drugs , essential drugs and healthcare products , which can meet all demands of various customers . we provide distribution services to around 4000 health care institutions , 1800 drug stores , and nearly 2900 retailers nation - wide . in the meantime , we are authorized to be the sponsor of pharmaceutical reservation for guangzhou municipality and guangzhou army , supplier of first - aid medicines for guangdong province , and the exclusive distributor of medical devices in the 16th asian games .
the formation of the joint venture , which is conditional upon receiving guangzhou pharmaceutical company ltd shareholder approval and various government and regulatory approvals , is expected to be completed in the second half of 2007 and will expand alliance boots ' wholesale presence to 15 countries .
yang rongming , chairman of the joint venture partner , guangzhou pharmaceutical company ltd , said :
we are delighted to be forming this joint venture with such an experienced international partner with proven excellence in the operation , acquisition and integration of pharmaceutical distribution businesses .
the club set a domestic record for the longest run of 44 unbeaten league matches during the 2011 season and immediately clinched the league title of that season despite there were four games yet to play . this became the first top division title in the history of guangzhou fc .
guangzhou evergrande taobao fc made their initial public offering in 2015 , which made them the first asian football club to go on public . they eventually claimed their fifth consecutive chinese super league titles after staying unbeaten for 26 consecutive rounds , as well as their second continental championship in three years . the club finished fourth in the 2015 fifa club world cup in japan .
in 1999 , the apollo group signed a 5 - year new deal with guangzhou sports bureau . however , the club only finished 8th in the second division at the end of that season . the recession continued in the 2000 season with no signs of recovery , although the club had invested more than 20 million yuan before the season started . as the result of their downturn at the beginning that season , guangzhou would have to defeat beijing kuanli in the last round of the league in order to avoid the tragedy of relegation . and thanks to zeng qinggao’s last minute goal , the club barely survived that season . thousands of supporters rushed into the field after the final whistle , and the players , as well as team officials , all burst into tears .
in the 2013 season , by scoring 78 goals and winning 77 points unprecedentedly in the league , guangzhou evergrande fc claimed the domestic league title three times in a row with three rounds yet to play . the club also won the 2013 afc champions league title , becoming the first chinese side to win the tournament ever since the reforming of chinese football clubs . later , the club finished fourth place in the 2013 fifa club world cup .
however , with chen yiming becoming the head coach , guangzhou baiyun fc came back to the top league for the third time in the following season . and thanks to zhou suian , who was still a young coach back then , and players such as mai chao , wu liqun , li yong , as well as young talents such as peng weiguo , the club was able to secure a runners - up position in the 1992 season . this was the best record for the club before the reform of professionalism in chinese football industries .
when peng weiguo and hu zhijun left the club in 1998 , the club could not recover from the change as they had already sold out their second team . to make things worse , the club was unable to compete with those clubs being supported by state - owned enterprises . guangzhou apollo went into a free fall and was relegated at the end of the 1998 league season . with the management concerned about the team ' s insipid display , an investigation was launched which discovered that some players were in collusion with gambling groups and were immediately expelled from the club .
“the chinese market has good growth potential and this move demonstrates our belief in the ability of the group to drive growth through developing opportunities in new markets , ” alliance boots chief executive richard baker said in a statement .
alliance boots is the latest british firm to set up shop in china , seeking to benefit from its booming consumer economy amid forecasts of slowing consumption at home . tesco (
) , britain’s biggest retailer and the world’s fifth largest , on friday opened its first own - brand chinese supermarket in beijing .
“it looks like a sensible acquisition , but , given the neutral effect on the profit and loss , it should be negligible on the valuation of boots , ” seymour pierce analyst richard ratner wrote in a note .
on completion of the alliance boots deal , the venture , which has 9 depots and controls around 3 percent of the chinese pharmaceutical wholesale market , will operate 29 retail pharmacies , the maximum permitted under the current regulations for a 50 - 50 foreign joint venture .
alliance boots said it would make the investment through a uk subsidiary in which u . s . - listed beijing med - pharm corp holds 20 percent .
the venture is expected to be completed in the second half of 2007 and will boost alliance boots’s wholesale presence to 15 countries .
shares in alliance boots , created from the merger of retailer boots and drugs wholesaler alliance unichem in july , traded slightly lower at 820 pence per share by 10 : 05 a . m . , in line with the dj stoxx index of european retailers . sxrp .
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the joint venture will run 29 retail pharmacies in china , the most permitted under chinese rules for such a deal .
gp is the leading wholesaler in its home province of guangdong where it has a market share of about 16 % . it also has a 3 % share of the national market .
it underlies our commitment to be a major international player in pharmacy - led health and beauty ,
he said .
the chinese market has good growth potential and this move demonstrates our belief in the ability of the group to drive growth through developing opportunities in new markets .
boots , whose retail arm is in nottingham , said the joint venture would bring together strong local management and
our extensive experience in running pharmaceutical wholesaling businesses
.
yang rongming , chairman of the joint venture partner , said :
we are delighted to be forming this joint venture with such an experienced international partner with proven excellence in the operation , acquisition and integration of pharmaceutical distribution businesses .
it is expected to be completed in the second half of 2007 and will expand alliance boots ' wholesale presence to 15 countries .
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gp corp possess comprehensive varieties , fine operational network , professional and characterized services , and widely - recognized goodwill . being one of the leading pharmaceutical distributors in china , our sales revenue reached rmb 16 . 9 billion .
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gp corp is the third largest pharmaceutical wholesaler nationally with around a 3 % market share , and is the leader in its home province of guangdong with a market share of approximately 16 % . guangdong has a population of around 78 million and enjoys one of the fastest growing gdp per capita in china . gp corp reported revenue of around £425 million for 2005 , operates eight depots and has approximately 2 , 000 employees . on completion of the transaction gp corp is expected to operate 29 retail pharmacies , this being the maximum permitted under current regulations for a 50 : 50 foreign - invested joint venture such as gp corp .
the investment in gp corp will be made through a uk subsidiary in which beijing med - pharm corporation (
bmp
) holds a 20 % stake . bmp is a us - listed pharmaceutical marketing and distribution company with existing operations and significant experience in china . the subsidiary will acquire a 50 % interest in gp corp for a total consideration of around £38 million . alliance boots and bmp will fund the subsidiary pro - rata to their shareholdings . alliance boots will meet its investment from existing resources and will equity account for its interest in the joint venture .
commenting on the announcement , richard baker , alliance boots chief executive , said :
this is an exciting deal for alliance boots and underlies our commitment to be a major international player in pharmacy - led health and beauty . the chinese market has good growth potential and this move demonstrates our belief in the ability of the group to drive growth through developing opportunities in new markets .
stefano pessina , executive deputy chairman of alliance boots , with responsibility for strategy and m & a said :
the move into the chinese market demonstrates alliance boots ' commitment to growing internationally and our attractiveness to partners . china is an exciting and important market for us to enter . this joint venture brings together strong local management and our extensive experience in running pharmaceutical wholesaling businesses . we expect gp corp to benefit from both the rapid expansion of the chinese healthcare market and further consolidation opportunities as they arise .
beijing med - pharm corporation ( nasdaq : bjgp ) is a pharmaceutical marketing and distribution company that offers the following services in china : pre - market entry analysis ; clinical trial management ; product registration ; market research ; pharmaceutical distribution to hospitals ; and pharmaceutical marketing to healthcare providers .
alliance boots is a leading international pharmacy - led health and beauty group which operates in both wholesale and retail .
it has a wholesale and distribution network serving over 125 , 000 pharmacies , hospitals and health centres via 380 depots in 14 countries . pharmaceutical wholesaling businesses are in the czech republic , france , italy , the netherlands , norway , russia , spain and the uk . associate pharmaceutical wholesaling interests are in egypt , germany , portugal , romania , switzerland and turkey .
in retail , alliance boots has a network of approximately 3 , 000 outlets in seven countries , of which over 2 , 700 have pharmacies . retail healthcare outlets are in republic of ireland , italy , the netherlands , norway , thailand and the uk . associate retail healthcare outlets are in italy and switzerland .
formed on 31 july 2006 , alliance boots is listed on the london stock exchange and employs around 100 , 000 people .
merrill lynch international acted as financial advisor to alliance boots . merrill lynch international is acting exclusively for alliance boots in connection with its investment in gp corp and for no one else .
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despite the internal conflicts that led to a downfall of performance at the beginning of 1994 season , the club were managed to achieve 6 consecutive winnings later , which includes a 6 - 1 slaughter over shanghai shenhua fc , and were able to gain a runners - up spot at the 1994 season . peng weiguo , along with hu zhijun , became famous after that season .
in 2007 , shen xiangfu – former head coach of the chinese olympic national team and beijing guoan fc – was named head coach of the club . with the signing of players including xu liang , li shuai , jia wenpeng and ramirez , the performance of the team had been improved greatly . with the support from the fans , the local government , media and other local enterprises , the club won the china league one title for the first time and was able to enter into the chinese super league .
the club continued to win their second league in the following season , becoming the first team in china to win the super league title twice in a row , while also securing the chinese fa cup and super cup to become triple winners in the year 2012 .
in 2014 , alibaba group became another shareholder of the club by investing 1 . 2 billion yuan to the club . the team claimed their fourth domestic league title during that year , and advanced to the quarterfinals of the afc champions league three times in a row .
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as the us becomes increasingly dependent on chinese and indian active pharmaceutical ingredient ( api ) and drug manufacturing , a deeper look into the inspection reports from the us food and drug administration ( fda ) in china reveals a number of question marks that parallel the same sort of issues found in form 483s issued after inspections in india .
a focus review ( thanks to use of the freedom of information act ( foia ) ) of eight fda form 483s for chinese manufacturers in 2015 paralleled some of the same data integrity deficiencies listed in the 50 form 483s focus reviewed back in november .
currently , 41 pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in china and five in hong kong are included on fda’s import alert list , which is a list of all the sites banned from shipping products to the us . china’s zhejiang hisoar pharmaceutical is the most recent addition ( from 20 january ) for good manufacturing practice deficiencies .
by comparison , there are 42 sites under import alert from india , though fda notes that some of those facilities listed are only banned for certain products and not the entire site .
but there are major differences between how fda operates in the two countries , which collectively account for about 80 % of the world’s apis .
as of 18 december , fda told focus the agency has 17 employees assigned to the beijing office , including five new hires who have yet to deploy to china ( only three of those five will work on drug - related issues ) . six employees from the fda’s china office were scheduled to begin conducting inspections from january to march , fda said , which would be a slight boost from a few months prior when fda only had two inspectors overseeing the roughly 700 manufacturing facilities there .
similarly in india , fda has plans to double the number of its inspectors there – from about nine to 19 , though even if that number is actualized the agency would still be tasked with inspecting more than 500 manufacturing sites exporting products to the us .
concerns over how fda can adequately track the drug and api supply chain is starting to worry congress . in december , the house committee on energy & commerce sent a letter to the us government accountability office calling on the oversight office to investigate whether fda can adequately monitor the manufacturers in india and china , which in the past have had a history of counterfeiting , adulteration , substandard manufacturing and data falsification .
and though both china and india have domestic pharmaceutical inspectors and regulators ( china fda and central drugs standards control organization , respectively ) , the standards used for these inspections are not yet on par with fda’s .
through the use of foia ( form 483s are not generally released publicly by fda ) , focus found that more than 80 form 483s were issued to chinese manufacturers in 2015 after 132 inspections by fda staff . the 132 inspections is only 15 more than the number conducted in 2014 , but up significantly from the paltry 19 inspections conducted in 2007 , according to fda .
by comparison , fda conducted 203 inspections at indian manufacturing sites in 2015 , up significantly from the 114 inspections conducted in 2014 , and the 66 inspections from 2007 .
unfortunately , because of delays in the foia system and the cost of obtaining the documents , focus was only able to obtain eight of the 80 documents for review .
zhejiang hisoar pharmaceutical co . , the most recent addition to fda’s import alert list , was cited in a 483 by the agency after a three day inspection in august with seven observations . hisoar claims to manufacture four products for the us , four for the eu and three for japan , and lists pfizer , basf , sanofi and novartis among its partners .
among the most egregious observations are numerous data manipulation findings , in addition to the company’s failure to locate a logbook documenting the manufacture of apis , and individual equipment logs not including entries for uses of each piece of manufacturing equipment .
in addition , “sample raw data file names are altered in an attempt to hide deleted data files , ” fda inspectors said , noting the history of raw data modifications could not be tracked .
at chongqing kangle pharmaceutical co . ’s manufacturing site in chongqing , which the company claims is used mostly for producing anti - malarial apis and is not included on fda’s import alert list , inspectors found that a fan blows outside air onto raw ingredients used for api manufacturing , which poses contamination issues . fda also found “significant rust and flaking paint” in a wet chemistry quality control laboratory .
another facility that’s allowed to ship products to the us and claims to have customers in about 50 countries - - qilu tianhe pharmaceutical ’s manufacturing site in jinan , china - - was inspected by fda twice back in may and june , with 15 observations cited .
during an inspection of the company’s quality control lab , fda found partially incomplete or “otherwise undesirable” gas chromatography results were moved into an auxiliary folder entitled “test . ” the large number of sample sets within this test folder “containing tntc [ too numerous to count ] unreported sample injection results for finished apis prevented our comprehensive review of the results , ” fda said . these types of sample
tests
were also uncovered at indian manufacturing sites last year .
fda inspections at sites for hangzhou huadong medicine group kangrun pharmaceutical co . , ferring pharmaceutical , and shanghai desano chemical pharmaceutical co . also revealed data integrity questions , particularly around the control of computer and software systems , incomplete lab records of instrumentation calibration and sampling plans not based on scientific principles .
at shanghai desano - - which is part of a group of five member companies making about 20 apis and 15 finished products , mostly anti - virals , antibiotics and anti - malarials - - fda inspected one site last may and “noted the presence of what appear to be too numerous to count instances of unreported incidents required to be reported as manufacturing deviations . ”
the eight 483s also include one for pfizer’s dalian , china - based manufacturing site ( though the 483 for another pfizer manufacturing site in fuyang city was not released by fda to focus ) . at the dalian site , fda officials found “the presence of uncontrolled records for a number of manufacturing records” which were supposed to be part of the company’s document control program . pfizer told bloomberg in october that it addressed the issues .


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the company has sales offices in more than thirty countries and a global distribution network with sixty storage depots .

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nynas is jointly controlled by petróleos de venezuela s . a and neste oil oyj of finland .
professor thomas norrby , nynas senior technical advisor lubricants , at the airport heading westwards once again .
franzolin highlighted nynas’ ambitious growth plans , including the recent acquisition of a new base oil refinery in hamburg , germany and its expansion into asia , as factors in her decision to join nynas .
nynas customers in germany , france , benelux and switzerland will benefit from the new operation , which offers a reliable supply point with a wide range of bitumen products from the nynas performance programme portfolio .
between 1965 and 2003 , nynas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965 , and highest in 2003 . the average life expectancy for nynas in 1965 was 59 , and 89 in 2003 .
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taking part from nynas is chian yaw toh , head of technical development & market support asia pacific .
nynas manufacturing process technology department is looking for a pilot plant engineer for our pilot plants in nynäshamn .
nynas produces high - performance bitumen . interested in how we add knowledge to the mix ? come see us at hillhead , 26 - 28 june . welcome to the nynas stand no . pa30 / pb31 !
since its formation in 1985 , nynas gmbh has grown to become a leading supplier of naphthenic oils in germany . its success is built on a strong local presence combined with nynas’ global supply and support network .
as the leading supplier of transformer oils , nynas will exhibit at cwieme berlin on june 19 - 21 .
the growth for nynas in china has been around 20 per cent per year in the last few years .
in india , nynas has already captured around 25 per cent share in safe oil supplied to tyre companies .
i’m in charge of nynas activity in poland since 1994 . as engineer i promote effective solutions supporting sustainable development .
the commission also found that the acquisition by nynas has positive effects on competition , as nynas would achieve significant reductions of variable costs for its additional supplies , which are likely to be passed on to consumers to some extent .
using automatic guided vehicles to handle drums and bulk containers allows nynas to offer even more value to our customers .
nynas process oils find their use in a wide range of applications where technical performance and regulatory requirements are key .
nynas sales executive vikas tiwari is passing through the old part of the indian capital on his way to a meeting .
nynas’ highly modified special bitumen has proven to be ideal for surfaces on some of the biggest bridges in northern europe .
nynas ab announced the appointment of gaia franzolin as its new global market manager for the base oil segment . as market manager for base oils , franzolin will oversee the switch from group i base oil to nynas’ new product portfolio , nybase .
nynas delivers high - quality bitumen binders that meet all the applicable specifications and specially modified binders for high - performance asphalt .
the hillhead quarrying , construction & recycling exhibition has now started ! come vist nynas at stand no . pa30 / pb31 !
for nynas oil and their showroom in stockholm , sweden we developed an ipad app showing the historical timeline of the company .
nynas is a swedish company that makes special oils , and is sweden’s only supplier of bitumen . about 75 people work at the refinery in gothenburg , supplying petroleum products . all told nynas has about 860 employees at its refineries all over the world .
having worked extensively in strategic marketing with various multinational companies across the globe , franzolin will contribute invaluable experience and skills to nynas .
nynas is currently looking for a laboratory engineer to process technology based in nynäshamn . are you or someone you know interested ? urltoken
nynas bitumen ' s premium binders include far more complex polymers designed to offer a superior level of performance . premium binders such as the nynas endura range are suitable for sites where heavy stresses are placed on a road surfacing , such as docks and bus depots .
nynas is a global company with a strong position in niche markets . the specialisation in nsp ( naphthenic specialty products ) and bitumen sets nynas apart from most other oil companies , which offer oil as a source of energy . nynas’ core competence is to refine heavy crude oil into a balanced mix of long lasting , high performance specialty products for sustainable use . nynas is the leading brand and global market leader in nsp ( naphthenic specialty products ) and a market leader in bitumen in the european market where it operates . nynas’ products support growth in infrastructure and touch the lives of nearly everyone every day through their presence in roads , roofs , running shoes , adhesives , rubber , paint , magazines and lubricants , which are just some of the thousands of everyday objects that contain nynas oils .
nynas dedicated technical contacts assist you in reaching the best possible performance for your products and meeting the most complex regulations around the world .
thanks to a supply network that spans the world , nynas is able to meet the market’s stringent requirements for service , quality and reliability .
in connection with the 71st stle annual meeting and exhibition , jinxia li from nynas was presented with the prestigious walter d . hodson award .
a large number of participants from leading japanese suppliers of metalworking fluids and greases attended when nynas organised a future - oriented seminar about lubricants .
in 2018 , nynas turns 90 . it is an exciting history of how a small swedish oil company was transformed into a leading international operator .
in 1970s , nynas initiated a transformation from a traditional , national oil company into a global specialist group that uses oil instead of burning it .
nynas took possession of a base oil plant and its associated production units from shell deutschland oil at the harburg refinery on 1 january 2014 in hamburg , germany . the takeover of the base oil plant was the first step towards establishing a new core site for nynas , with annual production of specialty oils of up to 350 , 000 tonnes . this will represent a forty percent increase in nynas ' s supply capability of naphthenic specialty oils .
nynas is a different oil company with around 1000 employees , production sites in europe and south america and offices in over 30 countries around the world . nynas specializes in research and production , and delivers naphthenic special oils and bitumen to a growing global market . together with their . . . .
nynas ' history is an exciting story of how a small swedish oil company was transformed into a leading international operator with a focus on special products .
oft closed case : anticipated acquisition by nynas uk ab of the business activities of uk bitumen limited ( and access to teeside bitumen storage terminal ) .
two well - respected trade journals have recently published articles co - authored by mehdi fathi - najafi , senior technical advisor & group specialist nynas naphthenics .
nynas manufacturing process technology department is looking for a pilot plant engineer for our pilot plants in nynäshamn . are you or someone you know interested ? urltoken
“’i’ve spent my entire career along the value chain of the chemical industry working to design and implement growth strategies for b2b companies like nynas , ” franzolin said . “now i really look forward to my new challenge in the oil industry and to contributing with my experience to nynas’ very ambitious growth plans . ”
nynas has been invited to take part in a panel discussion about which oils create the best results when it comes to extending the useful life of transformers .
as well as taking part in the panel discussion , nynas will have a stand in the exhibition that also forms part of techcon sea 2017 . it is a good way of presenting nynas’ offering in more detail , and meeting up and sharing experiences with both existing and potential customers as well as other stakeholders .
indeed , pmbs covered by nynas bitumen ' s performance programme have been used to great effect at a series of high profile road renewal sites around europe .
nynas notified its proposed acquisition of the harburg refinery assets to the commission in february 2013 . the commission opened an in - depth investigation in march 2013 ( see
in connection with the uniti mineral oil technology congress in stuttgart , nynas is organising a seminar at which important technical issues relating to industrial lubricants will be discussed .
having identified the need for inexpensive and more realistic solutions , nynas has developed new products intended to replace group i oils in a whole range of different applications .
nynas manufacturing / planning & dispatch department is looking for a temporary resource as a dispatch planner , based in nynäshamn to support the department during the summer 2018 .
nynas gmbh & co . kg visit address : moorburger straße 10 postal address : 21079 hamburg country : germany phone : + 49 ( 0 ) 40 7565 - 0
if you are looking for sustainable performance , nynas resolution will simplify your life . now we are making it even easier to find the products you are looking for .
cox nynas is located in billings , montana . this organization primarily operates in the business activities at non - commercial site business / industry within the business services sector . this organization has been operating for approximately 6 years . cox nynas is estimated to generate $ 35 , 407 in annual revenues , and employs approximately 1 people at this single location .
in 2018 , nynas turns 90 . it is an exciting history of how a small swedish oil company was transformed into a leading international operator with a focus on special products .
karuna sadasivam has been recognised for her efforts as general manager of nynas in the middle east as arabian business named her one of the top 100 most influential people in dubai .
dr valentina serra - holm from nynas will be one of the speakers when the industry meets up to discuss market trends during the icis 21th world base oils & lubricants conference .
in a study entitled
blends : friends or foes ?
nynas researchers argue that the lubrication industry has a lot to gain from promoting base oil blends for grease formulations .
several of nynas ' process oils meet the quality demands for special oils in antifoam agents . this is an important additive for , among other things , the manufacture of paint .
nynas ab visit address : lindetorpsvägen 7 , stockholm postal address : p . o . box 10700 , se - 12129 stockholm country : sweden phone : + 46 8 602 12 00
nynas gmbh & co . kg visit address : hohe - schaar - straße 34 postal address : 21107 hamburg country : germany phone : + 49 ( 0 ) 40 7565 - 0
nynas has for many years played a prominent role when the leading players in the lubricant sector gather during the uniti mineral oil technology congress . this year’s event will be no exception .
census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your nynas ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .
nynas resolution is a collection of our products and solutions that can help you achieve sustainable performance in different ways . to make it easy for you to find relevant products , we have grouped them around three main benefits : they offer ways to reduce temperature , reinforce durability and reuse material . nynas resolution will continuously be updated with products and solutions that fit these requirements .
nynas is pleased to promote our premium category of products and highlight our specialist knowledge as part of the performance programme and a whole life approach to roads in the pursuit of sustainable development .
as more than a quarter of western european group i capacity is set to disappear , nynas is offering a new range of oil products that mimic the performance characteristics of group i oil .
advances in materials technology have also increased the range of polymer modified binders ( pmbs ) available from nynas bitumen and led to their greater use at road resurfacing sites across the united kingdom .
nynas is a specialist manufacturer and supplier into the global niche markets of naphthenic speciality oils and bitumen . in late 2014 nynas commenced the closure of its continental european bitumen business due to poor profitability and depressed margins . the bitumen market remains characterised by declining demand and weak margins and as a consequence , improving the profitability of sales in this area presents a continued challenge for nynas . the acquisition of the harburg refinery has increased production of specialty oils and reduced dependence on third party suppliers . nynasalso shut its bitumen refinery in dundee and converted the site into a supply depot .
) . on 19 june 2013 , the parties were advised in a statement of objections that the proposed merger raised competition concerns . nynas and shell replied to the statement of objections in july 2013 .
to better serve current and future customers in the usa and canada , nynas will extend its storage capacity and distribution network for naphthenic specialty oils with a depot in new jersey , north east usa .
nynas has developed a new online product finder for base oils and refrigeration oils . the product finder web app works on any device and will help customers easily find the oil that matches their needs .
too hot ? come talk to us at hillhead about how nytherm can help you lower the asphalt production and paving temperature ! visit the nynas stand no . pa30 / pb31 to find out more . urltoken
census records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your nynas ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .
gaining new perspectives can be key to succeeding . this is ahmad . by providing a temporary internship in our supply chain department , nynas benefitted from his skills while giving him a pathway to future opportunities . urltoken
interested in how the bitumen and asphalt industries are preparing for the future ? come see us at the e & e event , 14 - 15 june in berlin . welcome to the nynas stand no . 5 !
the vast majority of crude oil becomes fuel , which is consumed the instant it is used , leaving only a trail of fumes . very little of the oil produced at nynas ' refineries ends up as fuel .
“gaia is a professional marketer with a lot of experience working in specialty businesses , ” said valentina serra - holm , marketing director , nynas naphthenics business . “currently nynas is looking to further emphasize our role as a partner to our customers . i believe she will continue to improve the quality of our offer and the quality of our services , and will enable us to build even stronger partnerships with our customers and suppliers . ”
our products are manufactured at refineries in europe and south america . three of them – nynäshamn , gothenburg and harburg – are owned by nynas . the refinery in eastham , uk , is a joint venture with shell .
relax and recharge with us after a long day at the e & e event . welcome to join our reception ! thursday 14 june , 17 . 15 - 18 . 00 . nynas stand no . 5 ! urltoken
too hot ? come talk to us at the e & e event in berlin about how nytherm can help you lower the asphalt production and paving temperature ! visit the nynas stand no . 5 to find out more .
greases that perform well whether hot or cold can be made by blending paraffinic and naphthenic base stocks . researchers at nynas ' grease lab show how blends help overcome the challenge of formulating grease for a wide temperature range .
nynas is pleased to promote our premium category of products and highlight our specialist knowledge as part of the performance programme and a whole life approach to roads in the pursuit of sustainable development . nynas endura z is a versatile product group designed for hot mix asphalt applications where confidence of superior performance is needed throughout the products life cycle . the skilful combination of modifiers and selected bitumen feedstock ensures enhanced performance throughout the working life of the product . the balance of structural contribution , deformation resistance and flexibility are complemented by extended workability and ease of compaction . getting the balance between high performance , workability and early opening to traffic has been a longstanding challenge within the asphalt industry . nynas endura z products have been formulated to deliver the solution . asphalt mixtures incorporating nynas endura z products have been opened to traffic hours earlier than would have been possible with standard paving grade or traditional polymer modified asphalt .
when the leading names in the lubricant industry meet up in the usa this summer , one of the technical presentations will be given by mehdi fathi - najafi , group specialist at technical development and market support , nynas naphthenics .
nynas oils are used in many different applications and for various ends in the chemical industry . here , chances are you will find the most suitable products for your needs and if not , we will make it for you .
even though nynas operates in a relatively small niche of the oil industry , you can find traces of what we produce all around you . not many people know that . in fact , a great many fascinating stories from our business have yet to be told . to help you complete your story , you ' ll find a variety of resources here , including an image bank , a brief background on nynas as well as a number of possible storylines .
nynas ab is active globally in the naphthenic base and process oils and tfo sector and has its core business in nynäshamn , sweden . naphthenic base and process oils are intermediary products used in the production of numerous end applications , such
thomas norrby has joined nynas as a senior technical coordinator naphthenics . he brings more than 16 years of experience in the lubricant industry , including working as r & d manager for statoil lubricants for most of that time . in his new role , thomas will be working as a technical expert , giving support to nynas’ customers in the areas of industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids , where an increased interest on naphthenic oils have been seen in the last few years .
how do we make sure bitumen is handled safely ? if you are attending the hillhead event , come by our stand and pick up your free copy of the nynas ‘safe handling of bitumen’ handbook . see you at our stand ! urltoken
disposable nappies are changing , but not to the naked eye . the change is hidden in the polymers that make up the adhesives in their non - woven materials . will nynas specialty oils work in the ever - changing adhesives market ?
certain projects require specific performance criteria . for this purpose we recommend nynas extra , which includes a variety of products that satisfy functional requirements such as deformation resistance , structural contribution , fatigue resistance , temperature reduction , improved workability , etc .
the port of dundee lies on the east coast of scotland . here the ship ties up to the pier just below nynas ' s own depot . the bitumen is then delivered via heated pipes from the ship directly to the depot .
a variation of the binder , nynas endura n5 , was specified in the resurfacing of the avonmouth bridge near bristol , south - west england , where gussasphalt , a dense mastic asphalt , was laid for its immense qualities of durability .
the vacuum distillation tower at the refinery is now also operational and successfully producing bitumen to specification . together with the truck - loading facility , these investments will be important additions to nynas’ supply network and their commitment to bitumen in the future .
‘the automated systems ensure the drivers can handle the loading of many different products from all loading bays . the new automated facility also offers the opportunity for nynas to effectively manage the production of customized products when requested , ’ continued mr jentzsch .
when nynas ' first refinery was taken into operation in 1928 , the focus was on providing the swedish market with fuel . today , our highly specialised products are included in everything from gearboxes and rubber to aircraft , roads and roofs . urltoken
vopak e . o . s . , vesta terminal tallinn , and oiltanking tallinn . in addition to these three operators , the muuga harbour also hosts terminals of neste estonia and nynas . the area of activities of these companies is slightly different . neste estonia is involved in import , storage and whole sale of petroleum products and nynas is handling the import and marketing of bitumen , bitumen oils , and fluxed bitumen emulsion . alexela terminal and baltic oil service handle the petroleum products in the
nynas’ vision is to strengthen our position as the global leader in naphthenic products and as the premier bitumen partner in europe . we do this by developing next generation solutions for our customers , assuring profitable growth and providing an attractive place to work .
in addition to adhesives , printing inks , rubber and tpe , nynas oils bring benefits in pvc , insoluble sulphur , fertilizer anticaking , antifoams , industrial explosives , mould release agents , leather chemicals , hydrocarbon resins , wood treatment and bitumen specialties .
at nynas , we develop and supply bitumen binders and solutions that live up to different requirements through our three product categories : regular , extra and premium . partner with us , and we can choose and develop the binder solution that you need .
nynas manufacturing / planning & dispatch department is looking for a temporary resource as a dispatch planner , based in nynäshamn to support the department during the summer 2018 . follow the link for more information and to submit your application . welcome to join !
how do we make sure bitumen is handled safely ? if you are attending the e & e event , come by our stand and pick up your free copy of the nynas ' safe handling of bitumen ' handbook . see you at our stand !
we are welcoming a lot of interested visitors in the nynas stand at the e & e event in berlin . if you haven’t visited us yet , make sure to come by to discuss how we should prepare the bitumen and asphalt industries for the future ! urltoken
working together with our customers , we tap into the full potential of oil to help create valuable applications for end - users and society . wherever you look , you will see products and services made – or made possible by – using nynas’ naphthenic oils and bitumen .
nynas is one of the leading international suppliers of specialty oils for the manufacture of industrial lubricants . so it was pretty much to be expected to be present – both as an exhibitor and as sponsor – at the biggest and most important german lubricants event over the year .
from the singapore supply house , the company is supplying naphthenic specialty oils to asia , australia , and partly india . from the europe hub middle - east , turkey and india are being catered . nynas also plans to set up a storage depot on the west coast of india .
nynas process oils are used in many different applications . combine our wide product portfolio , global supply and dedicated technical and local assistance , and you will get the most suitable solution to meet your specific needs . to find out more about our products and their characteristics , choose your application below .
every year , swedish oil producer nynas exports large quantities of bitumen to europe . bitumen is an oil product that is mixed with crushed stone to create asphalt . it is used , for instance , to surface roads in scotland . the journey begins at a refinery near the port of gothenburg .
nynas’ well - established safety awareness sets the benchmark for the way the new facility is managed and monitored . before a tanker is allowed access , for example , the driver must undergo a site induction process and answer a number of questions to show that all the safety procedures have been understood .
an unusually short lifespan might indicate that your nynas ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .
prior to joining nynas , franzolin held various roles within the field of global strategic marketing , with a number of multinational chemical companies , mainly within the plastics , coating and resins industries . her career has taken her to switzerland , belgium and china , and today she is based in the united kingdom .
nynas ' new range of oil products comprises both base oils and process oils . six new oils are offered in each segment , with the new base oils nybase 70 / 100 / 150 / 300 / 500 / 600 and the process oils nyflex 3014 / 3022 / 3030 / 3060 / 3100 / 3120 .
the newly opened bitumen truck - loading facility at nynas’ harburg refinery , in hamburg , germany , is now fully operational . the new facility , which consists of four fully automated loading bays , allows harburg to efficiently manage the entire supply chain from crude oil import to finished product dispatch , resulting in increased flexibility .
naphthenics magazine is for you - with three issues per year you can learn more about the technical aspects of specialty oils , read interesting cover stories on general trends , see how others have created value from utilising the key characteristics of specialty oils or get to know nynas in general . read our latest issue of naphthenics magazine
nynas leads the way in the drive to reduce environmental impact in the roadbuilding industry . the focus is on everything from products for quiet asphalt that generates less noise , to products that permit road construction at low ambient temperatures . certain technologies allow energy recovery and carbon dioxide emissions drop by as much as 30 per cent .
for nynas’ r & d activities are also driven by the need of consumers . ” we look deeper in perspective customers to see what challenges they are seeing . based on that we look how we can contribute to their needs . our r & d work is much more driven by the need of customers , ” adds verhoie .
we ' re delighted you are interested in our products . if you have any questions about our products and services , get in touch with your nynas contact . besides top quality bitumen and reliable delivery , we can share our knowledge about the highest quality solutions delivering the value that you need . all you have to do is ask .
we are delighted you are interested in our products . if you have any questions about our products and services , get in touch with your local nynas contact . besides top quality oils , we offer a wide range of services , including rapid delivery worldwide , training , seminars and much more . all you have to do is ask .
however , nynas’s largest market for its low pca oil for the tyre segment , china is facing economic slowdown and adding fuel to this , the us also imposed sanctions on imports from china ranged from 14 . 35 to 87 . 99 per cent and countervailing duties on products from china range from 20 . 73 to 100 . 77 per cent .
“techcon sea is an excellent opportunity to show our continuous presence in this region , especially with competition having intensified recently . this means that we can continue to showcase and create awareness of nynas’ branding , close to end users and the market in the region , and the importance of using quality naphthenic oil in transformers , ” concludes chian yaw toh .
to better support its customers , nynas has hired a new senior technical coordinator in naphthenics – thomas norrby . a former r & d manager for statoil lubricants , thomas has a long history in the lubricants industry . he takes a moment to explain some major shifts in the business and why oil companies and universities can have a win - win relationship .
verhoie says nynas plans to continue its efforts to produce sustainable products to supply to the tyre industry . “we continue to create oil which will contribute to the performance of tyre with less emission and impact environment . when it comes to the tyre industry , lot of pressure comes from emission and we will continue to develop those products to tackle the emission issue . ”
the nynas premium range has been developed for challenges that are even tougher and more demanding : for the heaviest loads , for the most trafficked motorways , for the least possible traffic disruption and for the longest life - span . work together with us to find the optimal solution based on a life - cycle analysis to provide the highest performance at the lowest lifetime cost .
one dominant feature of this kind of industry gathering is technical presentations from suppliers and manufacturers . the organisers of techcon sea have chosen instead to invite a number of leading players – including shell , cargill and nynas – to a panel discussion under the heading of “life extension – better with mineral oil or ester ? ” , which also allows scope for questions from the audience .
a new advanced pilot plant at nynas’ oil refinery in nynäshamn will help boost the company’s product development , offering customers products that are better adapted to their applications .
now , we have increased capacity for optimising our products and processes , and we can develop new solutions . this will benefit our customers in the end ,
comments tova schmidt , manager of the process technology group in nynäshamn .
bitumen is made from imported crude oil . it is pumped from tanker vessels in the port of gothenburg to the nynas refinery where it is distilled to create various products . at the very top of the distillation tower , lighter oil products are extracted , such as petrol and diesel . lower down it is the heavier products that are extracted , and at the very bottom are the residues – bitumen .
. after the transaction , the merged entity will remain the only naphthenic base and process oil producer and the largest producer of tfo in the eea . nynas will face substantial competition only from ergon , a us - based company that entered the eea market as an importer in 2008 . therefore , the commission initially expressed concerns that the proposed transaction could harm competition and opened an in - depth investigation ( see
“the management is very knowledgeable and everyone within the company is a specialist in their respective fields , ” she said . “as a market manager , you want your business to provide customers with good technical support , and the technical teams here at nynas are outstanding . but i also think i have a lot to contribute , especially when it comes to growing in asia , since i have lived and worked extensively in the region . ”
crude oil consists of various chemical compounds , both small , volatile molecules and large hydrocarbons . the light fractions consists of paraffins , naphthenes and aromatic hydrocarbons . paraffins are made up of straight chains with a varying number of carbon atoms , while naphthenes consist of rings of carbon atoms , with 5 - 6 carbon atoms in each ring . aromatic hydrocarbons consist of one or more hydrocarbon rings with six double - bonded carbon atoms . the picture shows bitumen from nynas .
traffic noise is a significant problem to which several million individuals in europe are exposed . progress has been made in reducing engine noise , but another important component of overall noise levels is the noise generated by tyres moving across the road surface . various approaches to solving this problem are currently being examined . nynas produces an extra strong binding agent which makes it possible to produce tarmac with gaps where the sound , and even rain water , can be absorbed into the surface .
to educate people , nynas is associated with different associations and organizes seminars around the world to inform its customers about upcoming legislations and take part with govt bodies , which take policy decisions . “we give lot of support to industry stake holders to create awareness and utilize the expertise we have gained over the years . though such initiatives do not help us economically but it’s our duty to contribute to make the tyre industry eco - friendly through our business , ” says verhoie .
nynas is going aggressive in growing markets . “we grow with our customer’s growth . we are opening activities and new offices in promising markets . for instance , we have opened an office in japan for more proximity with our customers in the country and understand the market . we are also recruiting people in new markets . with these , we will not only supply our products but we will also share our knowledge and expertise to market we have gained over the years , ” says verhoie .
however , during the in - depth investigation shell demonstrated that it would not continue to operate the harburg refinery , as in its current set - up it is economically unsustainable . the business model that will allow nynas to operate the harburg plant is different from the current one and requires significant investment . the commission ' s in - depth investigation also showed that there are , other than nynas , no alternative buyers for the acquisition of the harburg refinery assets . therefore , the most likely alternative scenario to the proposed transaction would be the closure of the harburg refinery . this means that the reduction of the number of competitors in the market would occur anyway and would not be caused by the acquisition itself . moreover the closure of the harburg refinery would reduce the naphthenic base and process oil production capacity in the eea below eea demand . demand for these products in the eea would then have to be met by imports and consequently higher prices for consumers due to import costs .
another approach , in which nynas is not involved , is to add rubber waste to the finished tarmac . at present , a trial is underway in the municipality of lund where pieces of old tyres , only a millimetre in diameter , are added to the black binding agent in the tarmac . the quality of the tarmac has become more even , and the swedish national road administration is monitoring the trial with great interest . another health and environmental benefit expected from this method is that it reduces the quantity of particles released from the road surface .
the stockholm - headquartered company has also invested storage capacity in singapore , china and india . last year nynas opened a 32 , 000 cubic metres storage in singapore , which has helped the company to speed up deliveries of naphthenic specialty oils and increase the availability in the asia - pacific region . with this , according to the company , delivery times will be shortened from six weeks to two weeks . “now , we can bring bigger ships from our production facilities here and that helps us reduce the cost per ton and optimizing logistic costs , ” adds verhoie .
sweden has no useable oil wells , but it does have refineries where oil is processed . nynas is one of the companies operating in this area , and is a world - leader in the production of specialist oils . at present , the primary raw material is an extremely viscous heavy oil from venezuela , which is not suitable for petrol and diesel production . it is , however , ideal for the production of oils which are expected to perform well for a long period of time in various applications , e . g . transformers , printing ink , tyres and roads .
nynas bitumen ' s extra range includes the nypol binder , and one of its best selling and longest established products , nypol s89 , is being used by midland quarry products within a new thin surfacing material , specified for road renewal projects with local authorities in the midlands . another product in the extra range , nypave px , designed to be mixed at temperatures up to 30o less than conventional binders , contains polymers that improve the workability of an asphalt . this cooler binder allows a road to be trafficked sooner , and was recently used on the m8 in scotland during overnight closures of the motorway .
“a lot of tyre companies have narrowed their focus and expanded in asia , mainly in china and south east asia , in the last five to ten years . both local capacity consumption and exports to the us and european markets have increased in the region . as a consequence , we have invested heavily to enhance our refining capacity , storage capacity and get closer to our existing and potential customers . we already have a significant share in low pca oil for the tyre segment in the region , ” pascal verhoie , regional director for asia , middle east and africa region , nynas oil , told tyre asia .
nynas is currently developing naphtenic oils suitable for use as softeners in car tyres . the aim is to make them a good alternative to the toxic oils currently used by the world’s tyre producers . the eu has decided that these carcinogenic high aromatic oils , or ha oils , must not be used in tyres after 2010 , since ha oils end up in the natural environment as tyres wear down . they are also a problem in the working environment . the alternative to ha oils must provide at least the same braking performance , and also have equivalent safety and technical properties . the tyre manufacturers are now working intensively to find alternatives .
very little is known about oil refineries , what they do and how they do it . truth is , very little is known about this remarkable substance we call oil – even by people who work with it daily . this section is designed to provide some insight – and hopefully inspiration – to students , educators and journalists who want to explore the oil business from a variety of perspectives . the stories are of general , technical and environmental interest . each one includes contact details to nynas personnel who can provide you with further information . come back soon as we ' ll be adding more ' stories ' on a regular basis .
despite the lack of legislative compulsion in india , tyre companies in the country are inching towards sustainability on the anticipation of upcoming legislations and future consumers demand for eco - friendly tyres . “many tyre companies in india are willing to use safe oil for making tyres . indian companies which are in exports have also already started using safe oil for their tyre to adhere to international standards . despite the lack of legislations to use low pca oil and green raw materials , many tyre companies have taken csr seriously and started using low pca oils . many tyre companies under their csr programmes have gone green across their plants , ” says the director of amea of nynas .
the current geo - political turmoil in middle - east has brought challenges to companies doing business in the region and it has also impacted nynas’ business marginally . “there are relatively less tyre manufacturers in middle east but in egpyt , yes , there are few tyre and vehicle manufacturers . in egypt , there has been an impact on our business but not to that extent that we are not able to supply anymore . in turkey , we are not fully affected due to the me turmoil . however , what is happening between turkey and russia may have some impact on our business in future but right now we have not had a hit due to the crisis in turkey , ” says verhoie .
the european commission has cleared under the eu merger regulation the proposed acquisition of certain refinery assets of shell deutschland oil gmbh located in hamburg / harburg ( germany ) by nynas ab of sweden . the commission’s in - depth investigation showed that a closure of the harburg refinery assets is the most likely scenario in the absence of the proposed transaction . this would significantly reduce the production capacity in the european economic area ( eea ) market for naphthenic base and process oils , which are used in a variety of products ( e . g . industrial rubber , adhesives , fertilisers ) , and for transformer oils ( ' tfo ' ) , which are used to insulate power transformers . the closure would lead to higher prices for european consumers .
rebranding of the company ' s binders has been a thoroughly worthwhile exercise , says jukka laitinen , who is nynas bitumen ' s asphalt engineering support manager in the uk .
the performance programme has been launched so that we can clearly explain to customers from all across europe the benefits of each binder within our entire product range . not all products are available in each country and some have been developed specifically for local markets , but each binder is now named and ranked in a consistent manner .
a key driver on many projects is the need for speed , and using polymers is seen by those in the know as a great way of allowing roads to be reopened sooner , as pmbs can allow materials to be laid at cooler temperatures .
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in close collaboration with our customers , we develop oils for use in a number of applications that fill important roles in their products and processes . long - lasting oils that create sustainable value .
to ensure our customers get what they need , when they need it , we offer a supply network that spans the world .
we invest heavily in r & d . we have to . it ' s the only way for us to meet rapidly evolving demands – both from customers and legislative bodies .
we provide a wide range of products for an even wider range of applications .
operation : produces specialist oils and provides services and application expertise . uses crude oil to produce naphtenic oils and bitumen .
two refineries in sweden and one in the uk . also operates at refineries owned by seven other partners of the company .
sales sek 17 . 9 billion ( 2006 ) . profit before tax sek 1 . 1 billion . number of employees : 810 .
fossil oil is of fundamental significance to a modern society , both as a source of energy and as a chemical raw material . refined oil is used to produce a wide variety of products such as petrol , diesel , heating oil and tarmac . it also is an ingredient in plastics , fabrics , hygiene and beauty products . the availability of high - quality oil is limited , while heavy oil reserves will last for hundreds of years . there are multiple and well - documented environmental problems caused by the production and use of oil products , including various types of local and global air pollution , the spread of heavy metal and carbon dioxide emissions which affect the climate .
naphtenic oils can also be used in other rubber products , and as additives in everything from printing ink to lubricants . they dissolve better than other oils , which means that the amount added can be reduced .
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operating 72 , 000 km of high voltage electricity lines is no small task , and high - quality transformer oils are vital for success .
bitumen matters continues its journey around europe to take a closer look at a few more interesting projects .
with greater demands on power grids and ever - tighter load loss regulations , it’s vital to reduce the energy loss from transformers . choosing the right transformer oil is a quick and cost - effective first step .
looking for the ideal base oil for lubricants and greases ? you ' re in the right place .
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we offer solutions for all climates and conditions . - plus on - site delivery world wide .
we have made it our business to unlock oil’s potential and provide value to our customers around the world .
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the high coast bridge is one of the biggest suspension bridges in the world . the geographical location places great demands on the structure ' s insulation and surfacing systems .
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