COVID19 has affected businesses all over the world, especially in energy where a combination of a drive to transition to cleaner, renewable sources along with the negative economic effects of the pandemic left the industry in a volatile state.
In Trinidad and Tobago (TT), energy companies continue to enhance and streamline their production of oil and gas to ensure that the commodities are gathered in the most efficient ways.
In order to do this, companies need a steady supply of moving parts – turbines, pipelines, valves and even PPE – that come from a reliable source and can be delivered at a reasonable time and for reasonable price.
This is where parts independent distributors Buttenberg & MP come in. TT territory manager Andrew Rattan told Business Day that while the freight industry has seen severe shocks that caused the prices of freight to sky-rocket, it has a developed network of industry suppliers and shipping companies that allows them to provide stock for companies in TT easily and cheaply.
What is a parts independent distributor?
If someone is looking for a house or a car, they will look for some kind of consultation that would seek to provide them with solutions to their needs while ensuring they can get the best deals in the shortest amount of time.
In the case of a house, people may consult a real estate agent. In the case of a car, people would consult a car dealer.
But who do energy companies turn to when they need to replace one of the many moving parts of their refineries, oil rigs and pipelines? That job is the responsibility of parts distributors and brokers.
Parts distributors and brokers seek out parts and devices on behalf of companies to replace, enhance and streamline operations for the companies they represent. A parts distributor, such as Buttenberg & MP, procures the most important parts so clients can maintain their operations.
[caption id="attachment_931075" align="alignnone" width="681"] Andrew Rattan, country manager for Buttenberg & MP -[/caption]
Rattan has 35 years of experience in ensuring the smooth running of systems in businesses as an applications specialist for Massy Technologies, and has experience in assessing the wants and needs of clients. He told Business Day Buttenberg & MP is one of the best in enhancing and streamlining businesses and business operations.
“Buttenberg & MP is the global leader in offering operations solutions. We can source any item in the world,” Rattan said.
Buttenberg & MP, industry leaders in consulting and procurement, has offices in Paris, Hong Kong and Miami, with warehouses strategically located in Texas, Florida and France. Thanks to these warehouses and business relationships with more than 50 suppliers of industrial parts and equipment, Buttenberg & MP has the ability to provide a solution to each client’s needs.
The company started its operations locally in 2017 when it acquired a US company that had client accounts the energy industry in TT. It is not a brick-and-mortar operation, a
