The cotac group has almost doubled its service sites for cleaning, workshop and depot services from the previous seven branches in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France to a total of 12 stations worldwide. Since end of October last year, the provider also has additional sites at its disposal for comprehensive tank container services in the US, China, Thailand,... [Read More]

Chemion is one of the leading German container terminal operators and specialises in logistics operations concerning hazardous goods containers. The company offers a complete range of services including box and tank containers for these units. Storage, handling and transport are a critical part of this operation as well as cleaning, repair and maintenance. The firm’s... [Read More]

Calls have been made for the relaxation of immigration rules to tackle the HGV driver and tanker driver shortage crisis. The UK's Road Haulage Association is continuing to plead for truck drivers to be included on the Shortage Occupation List as a short-term measure to ease the pressure on the UK supply chain while a UK-based workforce is trained up. The country has... [Read More]

As part of the food logistics chain, the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations (EFTCO) and its associated cleaning stations have always focused on their responsibilities in food safety and hygiene. Through its connections with national associations across the European Territory and Global member, the organisation is well placed to link its vast network of... [Read More]

As part of the food logistics chain, the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations (EFTCO) and its associated cleaning stations have always focused on their responsibilities in food safety and hygiene. Through its connections with national associations across the European Territory and Global member, the organisation is well placed to link its vast network... [Read More]

Coating Center, founded in 2003, is a technology driven business with almost 20 years’ experience in the coatings and sealing industry. Tank Cleaning Magazine speaks to Jason Donohue, the company’s global operations director. Can you explain the origins of Coating Center, where you are based, how many people you employ and your core business? Coating Center was... [Read More]

CTW Cleaning Systems is a well-known Belgian manufacturer of tank cleaning, car wash and truck wash installations with more than 35 years of technical knowledge and experience. It has a strong track record in initiating tank cleaning projects in Europe and abroad. After the completion of tank cleaning projects for Katoen Natie in Belgium and Germany, the company also... [Read More]

The International Association for Supply Chain Safety – Food Feed, Chemicals – ENFIT – has developed enormously in recent years, particularly with extra certification and the implementation of new digital processes, according to its president Hans-Dieter Philipowski. At the beginning of this year, ENFIT published its first international guidelines for the transport... [Read More]

It is true that there are a large number of pump manufacturers out there, but when designing a vehicle, should the pump be left to last as a bolt-on consideration? If all that is required is a cheap and cheerful off-the-shelf pump for a regular, straightforward cleaning job, then perhaps there is no need to go overboard on specification – but what if there are opportunities... [Read More]

SNP said that its container cleaning solution has continued to receive positive feedback from customers across the UK who have installed the system in their container wash bays. The Orbitor Truck Cleaner uses SNP’s Orbitor rotary jet nozzle heads. It is a 316l stainless steel cleaner, which SNP was keen to stress are extremely robust and able to withstand high... [Read More]

ARCOI was established more than half a century ago in Tarragona, Spain, and in the beginning was dedicated to the development and manufacture of thermal dynamic systems, creating a variety of products for different types of industries. As the company was located near the important petrochemical centre in Tarragona, it began specialising in the design, manufacture,... [Read More]

Sergio Saez Castro, technical sales manager at TURCO Spain, speaks to Tank Cleaning Magazine about the growing success of the company and its plans for the year ahead. Your company is well known in the tank cleaning market, but could you tell me about its history? Sixty years ago, TURCO started its activity as a manufacturer of chemicals for the aviation industry, and... [Read More]

Stolt Tank Containers’ global network includes 22 tank cleaning stations and container depots strategically located in key markets worldwide. All of Stolt’s cleaning stations comply with local government regulations, with health, safety and wastewater management as key priorities. Its expanding network of cleaning stations operate with local joint venture partners... [Read More]

Following the rollercoaster ride that was 2020, the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations (EFTCO) is wondering what the year ahead has in store for the industry. Following the end of the transition period that finally saw the UK leave the EU for good and the culmination of the Trump Administration in the US, the sector is looking forward to more stability... [Read More]