Liqui Moly set for growth


German additive and motor oil producer Liqui Moly is set for further growh after a successful 2010.

Liqui Moly engine oil

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The company appears to have leapt forward, with group sales increasing by more than 24% to almost €290m ($388m).  More importantly, Liqui Moly's human resources increased from a staff of 38 to 500.

Already exporting to more than 90 countries, the lubricants firm is setting its sights on a number of new markets across the globe, with a particular aim at Brazil as well as China, Japan, Spain and Scandinavia plus a number of other countries in Africa and Asia.

While exports currently generate around 40% of total sales, up 31% on 2009, CEO and Liqui Moly owner, Ernst Prost, says the company is setting aside a further €30m for market development.