______________________________________________________________________________ Granville
Oil and Chemicals
year growth . A significant milestone occurred in 2016 , when the late primary shareholder of Granville decided to sell the business to Tidewater Oil Company , a prominent Indian operation . This strategic move was designed to propel Granville towards further progress through investment and integration of our supply chain . A strong working relationship quickly developed and we quickly realized that they had extensive experience in our industry and shared the same ethos in terms of quality and cost effectiveness .
“ Soon after , Granville sought to expand its manufacturing operation in the UK and snapped up the building adjacent to our original plant when it became available . This investment enabled us to expand our tank farm and storage . In 2018 , 11 new tanks were added to the site , more than doubling our bulk storage capacity to a million liters . Additionally , we incorporated high-speed filling lines which marked the beginning of further expansion . In other words , we were laying the foundation for the growth of the company in terms of capacity , capability , and vertical integration . During the pandemic when many expansion projects were shelved , we managed to add a 32,000-foot extension to that building , enabling us to segregate our production , raw material , and processing facilities from the distribution side of the business . Today , these two buildings work cohesively to streamline our manufacturing and distribution processes . While we have made significant strides , there is still work to be done ,” he enlightens .
Granville has grown its customer base considerably , owing to its relentless and successful development efforts . James unveils the company ’ s unique selling points that have enabled it to consistently attract new clients . “ We may be owned by a large multinational ,
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