Messina named Glander president

Mon 10 Oct 2011, 20:04 GMT

Messina named Glander president

Larry Messina is appointed president of Florida-based Glander International.

Florida-based bunker broking firm Glander International Inc. has announced the appointment of Larry Messina [pictured] as president.

Messina has over 30 years of experience in the petroleum and bunkering business and has also worked in the lubricants industry. He has been with Glander for the last 20 years.

The appointment of Messina coincides with the 50th anniversary of Glander. Established in 1961, the company has grown to become one of the leading bunker brokerage firms in the United States.

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