24 B ULK D ISTRIBUTOR
Components
May/June 2019
Kingdom. Syltone Ltd, operating in the same sector as Perolo, was
present in America, Europe and Asia-Pacifi c, and the company
believed that in the context of globalisation, only a large European
group was able to face the competition.
At the age of retirement, Claude Perolo, now alone at the helm of
the company, decided to respond favourably to Syltone’s offer, which
promised to maintain industrial activity at the Blaye plant. The deal
was concluded in 1998. Nevertheless, a few years later (2001 and
2002), in order to rationalise the group, some of Perolo SA’s activities
were relocated to Syltone’s German and British subsidiaries. This
involved a social plan that would affect about 30 people.
2003
factory. Given the urgency of the situation for Blaye, local and
regional authorities used their imagination to ensure that J Perolo &
Cie came to Blaye.
From then on, things moved very quickly: a visit to the factory in
June, agreement in principle, constitution of the various fi les,
signature of the protocol containing the promise to sell and purchase
in August, signature of the deed of purchase in November, ie, six
months to complete the deal!
1990
In the 1990s, the Perolo group employed 150 people. The company
devotes 4 percent of its turnover to research & development and its
entire catalogue is protected by more than 250 patents. Finally,
Perolo, certifi ed to NF, API, ISO standards, meets the requirements of
international regulations and European directives on the transport of
dangerous goods.
Having reached full maturity, the company became a key player at
all stages of fl uid transfer, from loading, transport, storage and
distribution, at the national level.
1996
Perolo had a turnover of Fr110 million, 45 percent of which was
exported. It became a healthy business that was coveted, particularly
by its main European competitor, Syltone, based in Bradford, United
Gardner Denver Inc, one of the world’s major manufacturers in the
fi eld of pumps and compressors for the oil industry, launched a public
takeover bid for Syltone to strengthen its position in the European
market. The Perolo factory was, of course, included in the deal. The
takeover bid was successful in January 2004, so Perolo, like all the
other Syltone sites, came under American control.
2005
Supposing how things were going to turn out for Perolo, Thierry
Bourguignon along with his wife and Pierre Surman, the technical
director, joined forces, and created the BIP holding company (Blaye
Industrie Participations) to buy the Perolo.
As soon as the company was taken over, Thierry Bourguignon and
Pierre Surman set out to develop the business internationally.
2006
Perolo Distribution BVBA, a representative and trading company for
the countries of Northern Europe, was created.
2007
A factory in China was opened to cater for the booming container
market.
2008
BIP Distribution began to trade in industrial valves in Southern Europe.
However, like most companies, Perolo was hit hard by the crisis, but
the management team faced the challenge crisis with pragmatism
and without sacrifi cing staff since in the end only three people would
be laid off despite a very signifi cant drop in activity.
2010
Markets once again began opening up and efforts paid off. The
company then employed 80 people and generate most of its turnover
abroad. A new factory located in Rudong, Jiangsu province, replaced
the one built near Beijing.
2014
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best way to lead is from the front, by setting an example - by being leaders, not followers.
We stake our reputation on the verifiable technical integrity of our range of products. That’s
why we built our own 3rd party approved Test Laboratory – we conduct cycle & endurance tests,
air & liquid flow tests and flame & explosion tests.
Successful and profitable tank operation relies upon the technical integrity of each and every
component. We ensure precision throughout so that you can rely on the performance of our
valves and your tanks.
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Perolo opened a distribution centre in Singapore to address the South
East Asian market.
In addition, Perolo started developing a new activity to make its
heavy investments more profi table. This was particularly the case with
the laser cutting of metal parts carried out by BIP Distribution, which
proved a real success with companies in the Bordeaux region, and
even beyond.
2019
Established in Blaye for 58 years, Perolo can celebrate its 100th
anniversary.
www.perolo.com
Tank linings on display
T
ank linings fi rm Sherwin-Williams presented its range at
StocExpo.
The company highlighted the Sherwin-Williams Difference which
has made it the fi rst company to introduce fast return to service
(FRTS) linings on the market, the fi rst to introduce eye safe optical
checking and the fi rst to offer 30-year life with a single coat epoxy
lining.
Sherwin-Williams’ high build, engineered rheology and extended
pot life allows for single coat application through single leg pump or
plural component airless equipment. Solvent free properties and low
VOC’s give a higher fl ash point making for ideal products for on-site
application.
When enhanced with Opti-Check - optically activated pigments
technology - the linings can be easily and thoroughly inspected for
holidays, pinholes and low fi lm thickness, allowing applicators to
correct issues quickly prior to service.
The high fl exibility linings allow for extended protection as the lining
does not become stressed during frequent loading and unloading
through the life of the asset.
The range of protective lining products is tailor-made to each
specifi cation and combines exceptional anti-corrosive performance
with effective chemical resistance.