Mon 22 Jul 2013 07:03

Argos-Shimano rider wins in Paris


Marcel Kittel achieves sprint win at Champs-Élysées for oil firm and bunker supplier Argos.

Argos-Shimano rider, Marcel Kittel [pictured], claimed his fourth stage victory at this year's Tour de France with a sprint win at the final stage between the Palace of Versailles and the iconic avenue des Champs-Élysées, beating rivals Andre Greipel and Mark Cavendish.

The Argos-Shimano team, formerly known as Skil-Shimano, is sponsored by Argos North Sea Group and Shimano, a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment.

Argos Energies is a leading independent player in the Western European downstream oil market. The company is involved in the storage, transportation and sale of oil products and biofuels.

Marine fuels company Argos Bunkering B.V. was launched on 1st June, 2012 as a result of the merger between Dutch energy suppliers North Sea Group and Argos Oil towards the end of 2011.

Contact details for Argos Bunkering BV have been provided below:

Tel: +31 88 100 7630 / 2
Fax: +31 88 100 7920
Email: bunkering@argosenergies.com
Web: www.argosenergies.com

Office address:
Waalhaven ZZ. 11, NL-3089 JH
Rotterdam
Netherlands

Postal address:
P.O. Box 59083, NL-3008 PB
Rotterdam
Netherlands
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