Nov 1, 2022
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cleaning
Oct 20, 2022
Quantix has announced the acquisition of G&W Tanks - a provider of ISO tank transportation, as well as ISO tank repair, ISO tank storage depot, wash and loading services.
With locations in Charleston and Savannah, US, G&W reinforces Quantix’s presence in the south-east by building upon its ISO tank transportation, ISO tank maintenance, and logistics services in the... [Read More]
cleaning
Oct 17, 2022
Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan has agreed a three-year partnership with HOYER Petrolog UK to carry out road tanker testing across its road fuel tanker fleet.
The contract will include holding their fleet details on a secure database to ensure that all tests are carried out on schedule. Clients have password-protected database access to view their... [Read More]
cleaning
Oct 17, 2022
Van den Bosch will take over part of the activities of fellow carrier Gé Simons Internationaal Transport in Hilvarenbeek.
The agreement was concluded between Rico Daandels, CEO of Van den Bosch, and Frank Simons, owner of Gé Simons, and will take effect from 14 November.
Gé Simons Internationaal Transport was founded in 1964 and starting with one truck, but has grown... [Read More]
cleaning
Oct 13, 2022
KKR has acquired a majority interest in a provider of depot, maintenance, cleaning and transportation services for the ISO tank container industry - Boasso Global.
This transaction was completed with Apax Partners.
KKR made this investment in Boasso through its Global Infrastructure Investors IV fund, which focuses on infrastructure investments in western Europe and... [Read More]
cleaning
Oct 10, 2022
As an international association ENFIT has been dealing with the standardisation of cleaning processes, transport safety and transparency in the supply chain for almost 20 years.
However, the Russia-Ukraine war and the resulting sanctions is putting enormous demands on the tank cleaning industry at this present time.
Energy sector
A lot of energy is needed for efficient... [Read More]
Other
Oct 7, 2022
Abbey Logistics Group, the UK’s largest food tanker business, has announced that long serving CEO Steven Granite has stepped down from his role as CEO to take up a new position as executive chairman at the tanker specialist.
Granite joined the business as a 15-year-old apprentice in 1995 and held various positions including finance director, before being named successor... [Read More]
Feature
Oct 6, 2022
From its factory in Barcelona, TURCO has been supplying cleaning agents and providing technical assistance to tank cleaning centres throughout Europe for many years.
Due to the nature of products that road tankers carry every day, it is vital that these vehicles are washed and cleaned to a very high standard.
The variety of products transported in a road tanker or in... [Read More]
Other
Sep 28, 2022
TALKE, one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions to the world of chemicals, is celebrating an important safety milestone in Saudi Arabia.
S.A. TALKE, a joint venture with Saudi Sisco and Al-Jabr Group, reached 20 million safe working hours without lost time injuries. This award underlines the high focus on safety throughout the TALKE Group.
The company... [Read More]
Feature
Sep 23, 2022
LPW Tankwash provided food-grade tank cleaning services across two sites in the south of the UK until late last year.
Now, the company has introduced a new and accessible facility for northern regions by opening a brand new site in central Manchester.
Conveniently situated next to major motorway links, the latest LPW Tankwash site introduces a new and accessible facility... [Read More]
cleaning
Sep 16, 2022
Square Robot, a robotic tank inspection device, continues its advancement in measuring tank bottom settlement.
By inspecting the tank bottom while it is under load, tank owners are able to get a better representation of the tank’s settlement without any concern about the bottom “bouncing back” when it is taken out-of-service for inspection.
These advancements... [Read More]
Other
Sep 13, 2022
Logistics solution firm TALKE now has a new look and logo.
The corporate design and slogan – “always a smart move” – draw on the company’s 75-year history.
The company will start a gradual roll-out of the new corporate identity with immediate effect.
In its anniversary year, TALKE has invested a lot of time into defining its position and plotting a path... [Read More]
Feature
Sep 12, 2022
As part of the chemical and food logistics chain, the European Federation of Tank Cleaning Organisations (EFTCO) and its associated cleaning stations have always focused on their responsibilities for food safety, hygiene and, of course, sustainability.
Becoming more environmentally friendly and cutting waste has become an urgent priority.
That is why the ECLIC board,... [Read More]
Other
Sep 9, 2022
Everyone at Tank Cleaning Magazine has been saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on September 8.
Her Majesty has dedicated a lifetime of service to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and countries far beyond.
We can all draw great inspiration from Queen Elizabeth who leaves behind a legacy of dignity, integrity, hard work and compassion.... [Read More]
cleaning
Sep 8, 2022
Producer of biodiesel from waste Greenergy is increasing production at its Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing plant by over 25%.
As part of the investment, the company is also upgrading its pre-treatment processing capability to treat a wider range of waste oils as feedstocks for biodiesel production. The upgrades will be complete in 2023.
With waste oils a proven feedstock... [Read More]
Feature
Sep 5, 2022
BOASSO AMERICA™, was established in 1985 and today, as BOASSO GLOBAL, is the leading US provider of depot and road transport services to the bulk liquid industry.
The company specialises in supporting the rapid growth of the intermodal tank container industry across the US.
Working with a broad client base including both shippers and the world’s leading bulk liquid... [Read More]