Peter Harders Global Director Operations & Strategic Development Valenz At Valenz, we recognize the importance of the bonds we have formed amongst ourselves and our customers. These bonds are so important to us, in fact, that they are the inspiration behind our new name. HELM Proman Methanol (HPM), HELM Proman Asia (HPA) and Southern Chemical Corporation (SCC), market leaders in global methanol supply solutions with offices in Wollerau (Switzerland), Singapore, and Houston, Texas (USA), relaunched their worldwide marketing activities under the new joint brand name ‘Valenz’ (pronounced VAYElens) this year. Helm Proman Methanol was formed in 2018 as a global joint venture between industry leaders and long-term partners HELM AG, Proman AG and Southern Chemical Corporation. In response to the strong rise in demand for methanol and its growing potential as a cleaner fuel in a lower-emission world, Helm Proman Methanol became Valenz. Valenz is derived from the word “valence” which has several layers of meaning. The etymology of the word means strength, capacity, and value. More specifically, valence refers to the combining potential of molecules. Valenz, is a reflection of the potential, energy, and capacity of the bonds formed between the Valenz team across the globe and between Valenz and its customers. Valenz brings together the international marketing networks of its founding partners to create a global leading brand in the methanol marketing industry. The global Valenz team are focused on growing the market for methanol as a versatile solution for customers and partners striving for a more sustainable future. “This is a dynamic and exciting time to be in themethanol industry due to the growth of the alternative fuels market,” says Anita Gajadhar, Managing Director of Valenz. “Widely available low-emission methanol from natural gas can be blended with increasing quantities of low-carbon and green methanol to offer a versatile and futureproof pathway to decarbonising a range of industries. As such, this is the perfect time to launch our new global brand, and our commitment to being innovative and responsive to our customers’ needs is stronger than ever.” Our services Valenz is fully dedicated to the promotion and supply of methanol. We are committed to helping our customers achieve a more sustainable future. Our close connection to our methanol production units and long-termapproach in business are the foundation for tailormade, innovative and value-adding solutions. We develop trusted relationships with all our partners, and the global and regional market network we have developed is essential to our daily activities and success. Our global supply chain is managed by logistics experts covering all relevant transport modes, such as seagoing vessels, coasters, barges, rail tank cars, trucks and pipelines. We focus on a high-quality service for our customers by bringing local and global specialists together to find the most efficient and reliable solution. Through our vessel fleet and vast number of tanks in all major markets, we ensure security of supply to our customer with our extensive network across all relevant continents. Peter Harders, Global Director Operations & Strategic Development at Valenz, says: “Valenz combines global reach with flexibility, insight and expertise to generate additional value for our customers by unlocking full value chain efficiencies. We remain committed to delivering exceptional customer service drawing on our deep-rooted experience in methanol marketing and logistics About Valenz (pronounced VAYE-lens) Valenz is a market leader in methanol supply solutions, headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland with two further principal offices in Houston, USA and Singapore. It provides comprehensive methanol logistics and marketing solutions – unlocking efficiencies so customers can focus on what they do best. Bringing together regional leaders in the European, Asian and American markets, Valenz has forged strategic partnerships across the globe, making us uniquely positioned to meet customers’ needs. Valenz is a joint venture between the industry leaders and long-term partners HELM AG and Proman AG. to guide customers with confidence at every turn.” Further information can be found on the new Valenz website www.valenzgroup.com. HELM Proman Methanol relaunch global methanol marketing business under new brand Valenz 36 Valenz
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