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---News from 2010---
13-15 April
Incosmetics in Paris
Karen Whittaker and David Flood will be present if any customer wishes to arrange a meeting
13-20 March
Karen Whittaker visiting Brazil and Uruguay (17 March) if any potential customers wish to arrange a meeting
February
New sales executive position is being offered.
New surfactant from Sasol Marlon AMI 80.
Currently looking for new distributors in Europe and South America for the personal care and/or paper industries.
1 January
Gordon Smith appointed Managing Director of White Sea & Baltic Co Ltd.
Laura Cunningham has taken on the role of managing small accounts as well as customer service.
---News from 2009---
1 August
SCD were appointed the French distributor for personal care products.
27 July
The White Sea and Baltic Company relocated to our new premises.
8 Kerry Hill,
Horsforth,
Leeds
LS18 4AY.
Tel: (+44) 113 259 0512
Fax: (+44) 113 258 2393
---News from 2007---
1 June
Madhu have now appointed WSB as their precipitated silica distributor in the UK.
SAFIC maintained their role of our Spanish distributor in 2006 after our purchase of Himar in November 2006.
Aako maintained their role of our Benelux distributor in 2006after our purchase of Himar in November 2006.
Ethnicem maintained their role of our South African distributor in 2006 after our purchase of Himar in November 2006.
Enkim maintained their role of our Turkish distributor in 2006 after our purchase of Himar in November 2006.
Chemlink maintained their role of our UK distributor in 2006 after our purchase of Himar in November 2006.
Kalamazoo maintained their role of our North American distributor in 2006 after our purchase of Himar in November 2006.
HA Industries maintained their role of our Scandinavian distributor in 2006 after our purchase of Himar in November 2006.
---News from 2006---
Personnel
November 2006
We are pleased to announce that following the acquisition of the Himar business Dr Binny Todd will be joining us as Technical Services Manager. Binny has 20 years of experience in the chemical industry and we are confident that she will significantly contribute to the technical support which we can offer to our customers.
Acquisition
8 November 2006
We are pleased to announce the purchase of the Pulp & Paper, Personal Care & Household and Chemicals for Industry business divisions of Himar Performance Specialties Ltd.
As a major supplier of surfactants, oleochemicals, fragrances, and specialty chemicals, Himar’s products are complementary to many products in WSB’s specialty chemicals group.
The acquisition of these Himar business divisions by WSB creates a stronger combined speciality chemicals business, with benefits to our UK and overseas customers both from the economies of scale and a broader product portfolio.
Both WSB and Himar are committed to achieving a smooth and seamless transfer and WSB will ensure continuity of supply of the Himar product brands, now and in the future.
We are pleased to welcome our new customers and suppliers.
ADM Specialty Ingredients appoints WSB
ADM have appointed WSB to be their exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for their range of lactic acids and lactates for industrial markets.
Personnel
July 2006
We are pleased to announce that David Flood has joined us as Business Development Manager. David has worked in the chemical industry for many years, mainly with multi-national organisations including Rhodia.
---News from 2005---
Elementis appoints WSB
Elementis Specialties BV have appointed WSB as their exclusive UK Distributor for their range of Surfactants and Rheology Additives to specific industries.
The Surfactants business in Delden, Holland was acquired from Sasol Olefins & Surfactants in July 2005. WSB has been distributing the Delden range of Surfactants for several years.
The addition of the Rheology Additives will complement the Surfactants business and broaden the range of specialty chemicals available from WSB.
The rheology products are marketed under the global registered trade names of BENTONE, RHEOLATE and THIXATROL and supported by a technical applications unit in Cologne, Germany.
Penn White appoints WSB
Penn White Ltd of Congleton, Cheshire have appointed the company to be
distributors of silicone oils, silicone emulsions, wax emulsions and other
speciality products
---News from 2004---
Personnel
We are pleased to announce that Russell
Banham has been recruited to strengthen our sales team. Russell
is a Chemistry Post Graduate from Nottingham University.
New Distribution Arrangement
On 1st July 2004 Sasol Olefins and
Surfactants GmbH transferred its Servo business in the Netherlands
to Elementis Specialties Inc. WSB is pleased to confirm its
continuing business relationship with the new Elementis Specialties
Inc.
---News from 2003---
Disposal of F Holm Chemie
Handels GmbH
In November 2003 we sold our investment
in our subsidiary company to Taiko Marketing (S) Pte Ltd,
a company incorporated in Singapore. This will enable us to
focus upon and develop our core activity in the United Kingdom.
Appointment as distributor
for International Flavours and Fragrances (“IFF”)
We are pleased to announce our appointment as IFF’s
distributor for fragrance compounds in the United Kingdom
and Ireland with effect from 1 August 2003. The appointment
will create a partnership which will enable IFF to provide
customers with improved levels of flexibility and service
combined with the creativity and innovation of the IFF perfumers.
Appointment as distributor
for Sasol Olefins and Surfactants GbmH
In June 2003, the company was selected by Sasol Olefins and
Surfactants GmbH as their distributor in the United Kingdom
and Ireland for their range of products in the Personal Care,
Leather & Textile, Solvents & Metal Process, Agriculture,
Mining, Oil Field, Paper, Water and Industrial sectors.
New Distribution Contract
for FORCHEM Oy
In January, the company was appointed UK Distributors for
Distilled Tall Oil and Tall Oil Fatty Acids produced by new
Finnish company FORCHEM Oy. These products are refined from
Crude Tall Oil, a by-product of the paper making process.
Amongst other things, they are used as chemical intermediates,
lubricants, and in soap making.
Personnel
On 21 July Sharon Owen joined us as Sales Administration Supervisor.
She has extensive experience with a leading German chemicals
company.
On 1 July Ian Mitchell, who joined the company last year,
was promoted from Key Accounts Manager to become Marketing
Manager.
On 1 July, Jo Sugden assumes the role of Customer Service
Supervisor with special responsibility for fragrances and
small accounts.
David Squires retired on 30 June from his role as Commercial
Manager. He joined WSB as Commercial Manager following our
acquisition of the business of Pointing Chemicals Ltd. We
wish him a happy retirement after 15 years of services.
Geoff Goodes joined the company as Fragrance Consultant on
3 March following 30 years of experience in the Fragrance
Industry.
---News from 2002---
People
In July 2002, Ian Mitchell joined
the company to take up the position of Area Sales Manager.
Ian will be responsible for the Midland UK, including South
Wales and Southern Ireland. Ian was fulfilling a similar role
with his previous employer and prior to that has worked for
major chemical companies including Laporte, Albright and Wilson,
and Condea. He brings with him a wealth of 20 years experience
in both oleochemicals and surfactants.
Product update
We can now supply "Farmin" Tertiary Amines of Alkyl
Dimethyl and Dialkyl Methyl types. Alkyl dimethyl types can
be produced to any alkyl chain or blend of alkyl chain. Dialkyl
methyl type amines are used principally as intermediates in
the production of quaternary ammonium compounds, amine oxides
and betaines, all widely used in the detergent industry.
Contact
us for more details.
Agency
A marketing arrangement has
been agreed with Illinois-based ADM Ingredients with regard
to Ethyl Lactate, the environmentally friendly solvent ester.
People
Brian Moate has joined the company as an executive director.
He has extensive experience in the chemical industry, especially
oleo chemicals, and will enhance the company's presence within
the sector.
On 31 March 2002 Roger Tirrell left the
company in order to pursue a unique career opportunity in
the Far East, and we wish him well in his future role. Aspects
of Roger's work will be taken over by various members of the
Board, including parent company directors, who will deal with
certain administrative functions.
---News from 2001---
Re-accreditation confirms WSB's
commitment to Quality
Quality and customer focus have always
been a number one priority for WSB, so it is pleasing to announce
that we have recently been re-accredited by BVQI to the new
ISO 9001:2000 Quality standard. The new standard replaces the
1994 document, and includes a requirement for demonstrations
and evidence of continual improvement, customer satisfaction
and an emphasis on good internal communication.
People
Gordon Smith, previously Business Development
Manager, has been appointed as a Director of the company.
WSB retains distribution contract
Following the acquisition of BBA by
IFF, The White Sea and Baltic Company are pleased to announce
that they have been retained by IFF as UK distributor. We
see the decision to retain WSB is an indication of the confidence
that IFF have in our capability to support products and customers
in the UK and as such we are delighted to work with them.
Improved Storage facilities
Willington Group have recently expanded
their storage facility in Hull to include a 10,000sq ft state
of the art warehouse. This means that, as part of the Willington
Group, WSB now have improved access to storage in the UK.
Coconut fatty acid 12/18
In addition to our existing coconut
fatty acid 8/18, we now offer customers coconut fatty acid
12/18 for use in soaps and detergents. A useful addition to
our range, this is fully kosher and GM free and is available
from ex bulk store in Rotterdam, guaranteeing immediate availability
for customers.
Modified Tapioca Starch
In association with Tomen, one of the
largest Japanese chemical companies, WSB are offering Modified
Tapioca Starch to its customers. A versatile thickening agent,
it is used in products ranging from pet foods to home and
personal care products. For further details, please contact
us.
---News from 2000---
Dec 2000: Pointing Chemicals
acquired by White Sea and Baltic
With effect from December 20th 2000,
WSB acquired the assets and business of Pointing Chemicals
a well known distributor of surfactants, biocides, fine and
industrial chemicals. This marks a significant step forward
for WSB bringing a wide range of high quality products to
augment our existing portfolio plus a group of high calibre
people both of which will will move our company forward and
help in its future growth.
Nov 2000: White Sea sells
Animal Feed Business
As of November 27 2000, WSB has divested
its animal feed fat blending business, this will allow the
company to focus fully and completely on our core activity
and concentrate all our resources into chemical trading and
distribution.
Aug 2000: White Sea and Baltic
acquire F Holm Chemie Handels GmbH
In August 2000 WSB acquired Hamburg
based trader Holm Chemie. Holm's range of oleo chemicals are
a perfect fit with WSB enabling us to consolidate purchasing
and to offer a Europe wide service at competitive levels to
our customers.
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