May 25, 2021
Key speakers announced for UKIFDA EXPO 2021 virtual exhibition
Feature
May 21, 2021
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]
Feature
May 17, 2021
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]
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May 13, 2021
The specialist logistics company ALFRED TALKE has appointed André van den Broek as its new director of the transport division.
Van den Broek will be responsible for transport activities in Europe across TALKE's sites in Germany, Luxembourg and Poland.
The division was previously headed up by Peter Viebig, who departed the company at the end of 2020.
Van den Broek... [Read More]
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May 11, 2021
Den Hartogh has begun using the first 50-tonne electric road tanker in The Netherlands.
The company will utilise this unique truck in Rotterdam’s chemical cluster for the transport of polyols and MDI for Huntsman.
This is the first electric truck of this size to drive in the Netherlands and it is an important step in reducing CO2 emission.
The development of this... [Read More]
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May 5, 2021
Gasrec is increasing the size of its bio-LNG tanker fleet.
The company has completed the acquisition of five Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) refuelling stations and four cryogenic trailers after the withdrawal of another supplier in the LNG UK road transport market.
The company has recently taken delivery of its third cryogenic trailer from Bradford-based M1 Engineering,... [Read More]
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Apr 28, 2021
NAM has extended its contract with Den Hartogh as logistics partner for a further three years.
Den Hartogh has been responsible for the safe and professional logistics of NAM’s production liquids since 1997 - including production water and natural gas condensate.
NAM’s core business is exploring for and producing oil and gas in the Netherlands.
NAM contract liaison... [Read More]
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Apr 26, 2021
Peacock Group Holdings has signed contracts to acquire a portfolio of 9,000 tank containers and associated operating and financial leases from the Gem Containers Limited.
The acquired fleet consists of a variety of tank container types, early in their asset life cycle.
The addition of the Gem assets was concluded following exclusive negotiations and will boost Peacock’s... [Read More]
Feature
Apr 21, 2021
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]
cleaning
Apr 20, 2021
OMZ has been providing tank washing services to customers for almost 70 years.
An industrial producer of highly automated washing systems, OMZ ranks among one of the leaders in its field, boasting a broad range of rotary washing equipment used as a benchmark by competitors. OMZ has been committed to identifying the most innovative solutions to satisfy the needs and demands... [Read More]
cleaning
Apr 15, 2021
ISTOBAL said it has achieved zero water disposal in its tank cleaning facilities thanks to its pioneering biological recycler with ultrafiltration system.
The system recycles up to 100% of the water in each wash in its most advanced version.
It is the first biological cleaning and recycling equipment capable of treating 100% of the water from the vehicle's exterior... [Read More]
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Apr 12, 2021
HOYER has made an important contribution to the infrastructural support of supplies of oxygen worldwide to hospitals and medical establishments during the pandemic.
The logistics company has provided tank container equipment flexibly for worldwide use and has undertaken transport services over the past 12 months.
HOYER has been in close contact with its customers regarding... [Read More]
cleaning
Apr 7, 2021
Gasrec plans to increase the size of its Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) tanker fleet by 300%.
The UK-based gas supplier said in February it would grow its delivery fleet in the next 12 months to meet the growing demand from transport and logistics companies for a lower-cost and more-sustainable alternative to diesel.
Earlier this year, Gasrec took delivery of its third... [Read More]
Feature
Apr 6, 2021
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]
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Apr 6, 2021
Abbey Logistics’ powders division in Dunbar, Scotland, has been awarded FORS Silver accreditation.
Additionally, the logistics company’s general powders depot in Middlewich has been awarded FORS Bronze accreditation.
These accreditations are the highest industry standards that recognise the importance of the quality of operations in terms of safety, efficiency... [Read More]
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Mar 30, 2021
HOYER has announced the creation of a joint venture with DHL’s supply chain that will provide bulk fuel delivery services to UK supermarkets.
Built around DHL’s long standing relationships for the delivery of bulk fuels to the supermarket forecourts and distribution centres of Asda and Morrisons, the joint venture will initially command resources in excess of 120... [Read More]