Just when you thought you were safe from imperialist world domination, German Chancellor Angela Merkel (under pressure from big business with short memory) rolls out the red carpet for Russian expansion into some other country. Peace in our time! -sigh- It seems like the perfect time for Putin to let her know he also wants East Germany back. But free market expansion (where it remains) is also exciting! Master Chemical is a leader a legitimate world force in metalworking fluids that has been increasing it's international presence for years. However, until last month, Master Chemical sold their TRIM® products directly to German OEMs. They have now established a partnership with a metalworking equipment supplier to provide 'local' sales and support. Based in Darmstadt, Graushaar UG will now be the distributor for Master Chemical in Germany. The company will be responsible for the sales and support of the entire Master Chemical product range throughout Germany. "We are delighted to have found such a knowledgeable and capable partner in Graushaar," commented Peter Blenkinsop, Technical Director of Master Chemical. "Their appointment has already resulted in new customers for our products, especially for our formaldehyde-free fluids." Pretty obviously, Master Chemical did not approve this report.