Coming from a scientific and engineering background, over time Alistair Buttigieg Vella moved toward the business side of the picture. “I was given the opportunity to take on the position of Chief Operations Officer, in September 2018, and, then, Chief Executive Officer, in December 2019, of Universal Import & Export.

"Despite being at the helm of the company for a relatively short period of time, it has internally been restructured and refocused to provide consulting for the manufacturing industry and then following up with the material or machinery required, rather than focusing only on the products we supply,” he explains.

The mentality was shifted to focus on adding value through its 40 years plus of industrial experience and working more with clients as partners and extensions of their purchasing and manufacturing departments. As a result, a second company, Jetho Ltd, was opened in 2020 offering servicing support that gives more flexibility and resilience in what it can offer to any client producing a tangible product.

Universal Import & Export Ltd has a long-standing reputation as a leading supplier to Malta’s industries with a large portfolio of quality products. Its passionate and dynamic team has been providing top quality service and expert advice since 1972.

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