New location strategically positions DL Hudson, Rektron's trading arm, at the center of a key global trading hub
Unlocks opportunities to strengthen relationships with major European clients and further drive trade
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2025 / Rektron Group Inc. (CSE:REK.U)(FRA:F75) ("Rektron" or the "Company"), a global commodity trading group that specializes in trading energy, metals, and energy transition commodities, today announced that one of its trading subsidiaries, DL Hudson Limited, has opened a new office in Geneva, Switzerland.
"The new Geneva office brings us to the forefront of global trade and will help us build on the great momentum we've had in our energy and metals trading business, which was the primary driver of our 24% year-over-year revenue growth in 2024," said Atanas Kolarov, Chief Executive Officer of Rektron. "We are well-positioned to expand our coverage capabilities for global trading activities, attract top-tier talent, and strengthen our presence within the international commodities market."
The new Geneva office will support the trading activities of Rektron subsidiary DL Hudson Limited. Rektron has a global presence, including, United Kingdom, Germany, UAE, Bulgaria, Thailand, China, Italy, Canada, France and India.
About Rektron Group Inc.
The Company is the holding and parent company of Rektron AQ Limited, which is the holding and parent company of DL Hudson Limited. DL Hudson Limited is the trading arm of a group of companies, of which there are several subsidiaries that support the group's global commodity trading operations. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, while Rektron AQ Limited is headquartered in London, UK.
The Company focuses on maintaining an experienced team of management and traders, extensive geographical and product diversification, trading and logistical expertise, and financial and risk management.
The team at the Group is composed of energy and metals traders, and finance professionals with expertise from the City of London and Wall Street. The trading expertise includes principal energy and metals products, particularly ferrous and nonferrous metals, recycled metals and Energy Transition Commodities ("ETC"), crude oil and Euro VI-compliant refined oil products. The Company and its affiliates transact across all compliant markets following the international trade regulations and guidelines. Please visit www.rektrongroup.com for further information.
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