ECONOMY AND MARKET
Brenntag Strengthens its Supply Network in Southern Italy
Brenntag , the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution , today announced the agreement to acquire a chemical logistics site of Chimica D ’ Agostino in Italy . The site is located in the industrial area of the city of Bari ( Puglia ), well connected with Adriatic highway , and with easy access to harbours on the seaside . The site will increase Brenntag ’ s presence in the South-Italian market and optimize its site network in the region . Brenntag Essentials will serve the Southern Italian market through its sites as Bari on the eastern ( Adriatic ) coast and its Anagni site on the western ( Tyrrhenian ) coast . Brenntag Essentials combines a cost-efficient network of last mile service operations with regional sourcing and supply chain services , and global sourcing . This acquisition will expand Brenntag ’ s last mile operation options in the region and add specific regional tollgate functions . . This investment is part of Brenntag Essentials ’ “ Strategy to Win ”, strengthening the company ’ s site network and growing market shares , fostering Brenntag ’ s customer proximity and regional market position . “ The new site perfectly fits to our strategy of being the most trusted supplier with an ever-growing service offering for our customers . The location in Bari offers potential to grow further and supports our effort of serving across all industries ,” said Ignazio Vullo , President Brenntag Essentials EMEA South . The new site in Bari has a total surface area of ca . 35,000 sqm and offers automation facilities for dilution , filling and packaging . The site includes an operating area with a tank farm / hypo tanks storage and a powder warehouse , a solvent tank farm , possibilities for Mixing & Blending , a loading / unloading area , the packed warehouse and dilution plants . Chimica D ’ Agostino , an important chemical distributor in southern Italy , was in operations since 1948 , serving several customers with raw material commodities and specialties for focus industries like Oil & Gas , Water Treatment and other Essentials industries .
Luigi Bandera in the Plastics Hall of Fame
Luigi Bandera , Costruzioni Meccaniche Luigi Bandera founder , has been named among the 17 esteemed individuals set to be honored by the Plastics Hall Of Fame . This illustrious group comprises both living and posthumous inductees , as well as two historical figures who have previously been overlooked in the Hall ’ s more than 50-year history . The Plastics Hall Of Fame ceremony , scheduled to take place at NPE2024 in Orlando , serves as a momentous occasion to recognize exceptional contributions to the plastics industry . Luigi Bandera ’ s inclusion is a well-deserved acknowledgment of his profound impact on extrusion technology . This recognition not only underscores Luigi Bandera ’ s dedication and achievements but also reflects the commitment of Bandera – Extrusion Intelligence to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the plastics sector .
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