Thordon appoints Progreen in Azerbaijan

Progreen, an expanding engineering services company led by brothers Ravil and Akhad Saidov, brings extensive experience in polymer coatings, pump services and technical repairs across a range of heavy industries. The company has also developed a strong reputation in wastewater treatment and engineering support.

“Progreen offers the blend of technical knowledge and proactive customer engagement that Thordon seeks in its distributors,” said Malcolm Barratt, regional manager, Southern Europe and Gulf Mediterranean, Thordon Bearings.

“The company’s connections with major vessel operators such as Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company and its technical service capabilities in the field position Progreen to offer strong support to Thordon’s mission of eliminating oil and grease pollution from marine and industrial operations.”

Progreen’s promotion from a sub-distributor to exclusive distributor follows a successful collaboration with Thordon’s Ukrainian partner, Speranza. The company is already working closely with end users in Azerbaijan’s inland and offshore shipping sectors, as well as the hydroelectric and industrial pump markets.

“We are proud to partner with Thordon Bearings and represent its high quality and environmentally advantageous bearing technologies in Azerbaijan,” said Ravil Saidov, director, Progreen. “There is strong demand in our region for high-performance, durable solutions that protect assets and the environment.”