Meade-King, Robinson & Co. Ltd.
Oil, Chemical & Ingredient
Distribution
Introduction
MKR are a dynamic and efficient chemical distribution
company offering excellent access to a wide range of
markets.
With a turnover in excess of £35 million MKR distribute
over 65,000 tonnes of product in pack sizes from 25kg to
28 tonne tankers.
Utilising extensive storage in Knowsley & Moerdijk
MKR and, its wholly owned Dutch subsidiary, Mekiro BV
can meet the most stringent supply chain requirements
throughout Europe.
With over 140 years experience MKR know what is
required to deliver 1st class performance in chemical
distribution
History
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 Founded in 1867 in Liverpool
 Developed extensive sales in the UK solvent and
wax markets
 Began working with Shell in 1900
 One of the first companies to import palm oil
derivatives from the Far East
 Began selling Base Oils in 2004
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Recent developments
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 Appointed by Palm Oleo as UK agents for Fatty Acids/Glycerine
 Appointed by Shell as authorised distributors of Base Oils
 Appointed by Kukdo as authorised distributors of Epoxy Resins
 Expansion of some key agencies to Nordic and Benelux regions
 Purchased trading activities of Oleotec Ltd
 Formed a new division to sell Food Additives
 The Sunday Times “Fast Track” 100 sales award
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Recent developments
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 Formed a new division to sell Pigments and Plastic Lubricants
 Appointed by Petronas as authorised distributors of Group III base oils
 Appointed by KLK as agents for Alcohols/Esters/Soap Noodles
 Extension of Shell contract to include Process Oils
 Established MEKIRO B.V. in Holland
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Business offering
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 Extensive customer base across a wide range of industries
 Coverage of UK and Europe
 Proven distribution and logistics chain
 Experienced management
 Qualified regional technical sales team
 Focused customer services based in Liverpool
 Quality led organisation
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ISO 9001 (2000)
Working towards BS:8555 Environmental Standard
Shell working practices
Responsible Care Company
Trade association members
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Logistics
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 Established strong and efficient distribution channel
 Major importers from the Far East
 Most products supplied ex stock
 Ability to re pack / break bulk a wide range of products
 Bulk deliveries 24 - 48 hours
 Drum deliveries 24 - 72 hours
 Flexibility
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Strategy
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Organic growth - new agencies
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Complete the range of products supplied into lubricants
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Develop synergistic product range
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Nurture ever closer links with Suppliers
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Growth by acquisition
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Expansion into European Markets
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MEKIRO
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 Wholly owned by MKR
 Enables MKR to grow the business
 Established to market material outside of the UK
 Extensive storage in Moerdijk
 Ability to re pack from bulk iso-tanks to drums and IBC’s
 Have local representation
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Markets
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Lubricants
Lubricant Additives
Personal Care
Pharmaceuticals
Surface Coatings
Adhesives
Automotive
Food Additives
Composites
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Polishes
Candles
Chemicals
Engineering
Leather Processing
Plastics
Road Marking
Resins
Printing
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Major suppliers
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Shell Lubricants Supply Company
Shell Deutschland
Palm Oleo
Arizona Chemicals
Volpke Montan Wax
Mol
Kukdo Chemical Co
Wellchem International
Marcus Oil
Hebei Welcome
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Petronas
KSP Manufacturing
Ziegler Chemical Inc
Motiva Enterprises
RZBC
Krishna Antioxidants
Union Pigment
Ineos Enterprises
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Adding value
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MKR recognise the importance of adding value to the
products. This is achieved in a number of ways
• Strong technical expertise
• Extensive knowledge of markets
• Quality market information
• Marketing skills for our principals
• Fast access to current users
• Strong, efficient supply chain
• Logistic benefits
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Summary
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 Strong market awareness and expertise
 Accelerated product development/market penetration
 Active customer base
 Synergy in product development areas
 Strong industry relationships
 Key supplier
 One stop shop concept for lubricant sector
 Long established company
 Representing major agencies in key market areas
 Developing wider offering to current customers
 Established MEKIRO B.V. to cover mainland Europe
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Contact
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 Meade-King, Robinson & Co. Ltd.
Tower Building
22 Water Street
Liverpool L3 1BL
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Telephone
Fax
E.mail
Web
+44 (0) 151 236 3191
+44 (0) 151 236 4431
info@mkr.co.uk
www.mkr.co.uk
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