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Glander International Bunkering has announced that it has acquired Swiss firm Valhalla Marine Sarl as of December 1, 2014. The new operation is the company's first in Europe.

In a statement, Glander International Bunkering said: "The Glander International Bunkering group is at a pivotal point of development and in the last thirteen months the group’s growth doubled to 6 offices, which are; Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Florida, Brazil and Geneva and with employee numbers growing from 28 to 64 and counting. The continual progress confirms the group’s strengths, financially and within the global marketplace.

"Acquiring Valhalla will benefit the firm's clients as it will further reinforce the group's marine fuel and lubricant trading operation across Europe. Valhalla is a reputed company with a strong team and experience that complements the Glander International Bunkering group’s already existing strong fundamentals. The Geneva office will be promoted under the name Valhalla Marine Sarl, A Glander International Bunkering Company."

The Geneva operation is to be managed by Gregory John Dann, who has over 30 years of experience in the bunkering industry. He will be joined by Fernando Tirado as Sales Manager and Mathias Girard as Bunker & Lubricant Trader.

Commenting on the acquisition, Christoffer Berg Lassen [pictured], Managing Director and CEO of Glander International Bunkering, stated: "We are pleased to welcome the Valhalla team to the Glander International Bunkering group. It is an immense sense of achievement and honor to be able to extend our coverage in Europe that complements our strong presence in the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Our diverse sites are a testament of our commitment to expanding our geographical reach, which now extends to six locations worldwide. This ensures the continuance of our responsiveness, commitment, flexibility and integrity that we promise to our clients."

Gregory Dann said: "We are delighted to have been able to unite with Glander International Bunkering. The Geneva office not only heralds a new geographical area for service but indicates that Glander International Bunkering is growing its presence worldwide reflecting industry demands for unrivalled professional services."

Contact details for Glander International Bunkering’s new office in Geneva are as follows:

Valhalla Marine Sarl, A Glander International Bunkering Company
Quai Du Mont-Blanc 3
1201 Geneva
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22716 0710
Fax: +4122 731 1793
Website: www.gibunkering.com
Email: geneva@gibunkering.com