Larox, a filtration solution provider in solid and liquid separation, has established a subsidiary in Russia (OOO Larox). The new subsidiary will benefit Larox’s Russian customer base and permit the company to develop both new filter and aftermarket sales locally. Topi Karppanen, President and CEO of Larox, on the subject of this move, said: “We have been supplying filters, filtration solutions and aftermarket services to Russian customers for decades. Russia is a very important market for us, and we believe there is great potential for Larox’s products and services.
“Demand for efficient solid-liquid separation solutions is continuously growing as process industry companies look for ways to reduce their operating costs and environmental impact. Larox’s strategy is to grow globally by developing a local presence and offering local customer services. Our unique customer service is one of our company’s cornerstones. It includes a wide portfolio of products, solutions and services, in addition to our capability to service our customers locally i.e. in their own country and in their own languages. It is extremely important for Larox to be able to operate close to our customers,” Karppanen continued.
Operating through a subsidiary will be a major advantage that will improve Larox’s local customer service and benefit Larox’s customers in Russia and other CIS countries. The mining sector is expected to develop rapidly in Russia in the coming years. “There are large reserves of natural resources in Russia and its mining sector will continue to grow,” says Karppanen.
OOO Larox, located in Moscow, will offer and support the entire Larox product, solution and service portfolio, as well as serve all customer segments. “Larox focuses 100% on the solid-liquid separation technology, and we are recognised as the technology leader in several filter types,” said Karppanen. In addition to Larox’s own brand name, the product range includes other well-known brands such as Hoesch, Pannevis, Ceramec, Scheibler and Scanmec. Larox aftermarket services support all of these filters.
Kauko Tanninen, Managing Director and Service Manager for OOO Larox, added, “We will establish our own spare parts and component stock in Russia, and with the help of reliable global logistics partners will handle all imports ourselves. This is a clear improvement in our level of service to Russian customers. We will be able to better support their operations by offering continuous local service, as well as shorter delivery and response times.”
Larox has developed and packaged a whole range of services that are currently offered to customers worldwide. “There are several service packages and programs that will definitely interest our customers in Russia. We do not limit our services to only spare parts or maintenance,” Tanninen explained. “Our extensive service products aim at maximising the availability of our customers’ filtration solution, minimising their operating costs and optimising their process results.”