Last summer, Aberdeenshire-based FIS Chemicals were confirmed as the dedicated distributor to the UK North Sea offshore industry for American chemicals manufacturer Quaker Houghton - an agreement that sees FIS distributing all subsea products in the QH range.
The distribution agreement between FIS Chemicals and Quaker Houghton illustrates the rising profile of and significant customer trust placed in FIS, who (as of June 2024) now distribute a range of Quaker Houghton subsea products that is well-established and renowned for high performance in the global offshore sector.
With existing customers informed of the agreement in mid-2024, as 2025 begins all UK North Sea offshore industry orders for Quaker Houghton subsea products are now placed with FIS Chemicals directly. FIS holds sufficient stock levels at its HQ facilities in Bucksburn, Aberdeenshire, to support Quaker Houghton's clients, new and existing, in a prompt manner, and QH is working closely with FIS to assist with technical expertise, where required.
Kenny Woods, CEO of FIS Chemicals feels this agreement has been a highly advantageous move for all parties. He said: “This exciting agreement has had many mutual benefits for our companies and for customers too. Quaker Houghton's product range complements our own range very well and FIS Chemicals' strategic location for the North Sea offshore market means we can offer much-reduced lead times on Quaker Houghton product supply and local technical support to customers in this region."
Gilbert van Baren, director operating solutions Europe at Quaker Houghton, agrees, saying: "FIS is a well established company benefiting from a strong presence in the UK offshore market, garnered over 40 years of trading. It is our strong and mutual belief that, through this agreement, we will be able to enhance our service levels with products, supply, technical knowledge and support to existing and new customers."
The FIS Chemicals management team understands the important role the company now plays in supporting Quaker Houghton customers in the UK offshore sector as they pursue targets and strive for continuous improvement and high performance.
All Quaker Houghton subsea product enquiries from UK North Sea based businesses should be directed to FIS Chemicals — contact details can be found at FISChem.co.uk