Aug 2, 2024
Suttons Group expands Widnes site
Feature
Jul 29, 2024
Located near the vital petrochemical centre of Tarragona, ARCOI specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of cleaning systems for tank trailers, tank containers and industrial vehicles. The company offers turnkey washing systems, which are well known in the industry for their durability and ease of maintenance.
ARCOI has been a major player in the internal... [Read More]
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Jul 22, 2024
TEC Concept, located in the heart of Europe in Belgium for more than 35 years, develops designs, installs and maintains high pressure cleaning systems for the transport industry as well as for the civil and industrial engineering sectors.
The company has hundreds of interior tank washing and exterior truck washing stations throughout Europe for all types of vehicles ranging... [Read More]
Feature
Jul 15, 2024
Waterkracht, a Dutch company, has been specialising in efficient and environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions for over 45 years.
The company offers a wide range of products and customised systems in the low, medium and high pressure segments.
The company’s range of products includes machines, accessories and detergents.
Operations
Tank cleaning represents... [Read More]
cleaning
Jul 10, 2024
Here’s a little teaser for all our tank cleaning professionals and for those connected with the industry.
This striking image was taken by our team last week on a journey back to the UK from the continent.
Can you guess the name of the tank cleaning company and where the image was taken?
Here’s a clue – the image was taken in a country that featured in this year’s... [Read More]
Other
Jul 10, 2024
International liquid bulk storage company Koole Terminals Group now operates under the name Chane.
The rebranding signifies a further unification of the company, after strengthening its position in the European liquid bulk storage market with the acquisitions of Alkion Terminals in 2022 and Maastank in 2023.
John Kraakman, CEO at Chane, said: “We’re starting... [Read More]
cleaning
Jul 8, 2024
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announced the acquisition of the assets of Industrial Chemicals Corporation (ICC) in Denver, Colorado, expanding its geographical footprint with a strategic distribution facility to better serve the region.
Over the last 60 years, the Biesemeier family built Industrial Chemicals Corporation... [Read More]
Feature
Jul 3, 2024
The new cotac site in Ludwigshafen, Kaiserwörthhafen, is the first facility of the Multimodal Tank Care joint venture – a partnership between the cotac group and Contargo – to begin operations.
According to Dirk Müller, site manager at cotac Ludwigshafen: “Our customers benefit from the fact that we are located in the immediate vicinity of a trimodal container... [Read More]
cleaning
Jun 25, 2024
Suttons Tankers has been awarded a three-year contract renewal with Nynas to move bitumen and bitumen emulsion across the UK.
Bitumen is primarily used for industrial purposes: the majority of sites that Suttons deliver into are quarries. The product is often found used in the construction industry but also has waterproofing and adhesive properties which make it a good... [Read More]
cleaning
Jun 20, 2024
The 30,000-litre Articulated ADR Tanker, specifically designed for carrying and transporting hazardous and dangerous liquids will be taking to the road following it’s unveiling at Road Transport Expo earlier this month.
Manufactured by Yorkshire based RTN Clayton Vallely, the tank is made from 316 stainless steel with a 5mm shell is suitable for Waste ADR products classified... [Read More]
Feature
Jun 13, 2024
HCCR, the Hamburger Container- und Chassis-Reparatur-Gesellschaft, is one of the largest providers of technical and logistical services relating to containers. It is centrally and conveniently located in the Port of Hamburg and is easily accessible via the A1 and A7 motorways.
Success
The company currently employs 200 people and, since 1980, has been working with global... [Read More]
cleaning
Jun 7, 2024
Hoyer has loaded its 7 millionth tank container at the KTL Kombi-Terminal Ludwigshafen in Germany.
This involved a Hoyer chemical tank container, which helped to reinforce the terminal’s huge capacity and efficiency.
The KTL intermodal terminal is one of the largest, most modern, and efficient transshipment terminals in Europe.
It plays a critical role in transferring... [Read More]
Other
Jun 4, 2024
The logistics sector in Europe has launched the Women in Logistics consortium (WIL).
This pioneering industry-wide consortium aims to promote greater gender diversity and inclusion within the traditionally male-dominated logistics sector. Led by Dow and H.Essers, and supported by sector associations ECTA and Cefic, this initiative is joined by six other key players —... [Read More]
Other
May 31, 2024
Brenntag’s first quarter results were impacted by challenging market conditions.
Pricing pressures and lower than expected demand in certain markets and industries, particularly the specialties division, impacted these results.
Operating gross profits declined by 5.1% to €984 million.
The company’s specialities operating EBITA stood at €107 million while Brenntag... [Read More]
cleaning
May 31, 2024
Suttons Tankers have nurtured a strong partnership with Alcotra for more than 8 years.
Alcotra, a leading ethanol supplier, with over three decades of experience in the UK, requires a reliable, safe, and flexible haulier to ensure impeccable service to their customers.
Strategically operating out of Dagenham, Alcotra receives materials by vessel into large, dedicated... [Read More]
cleaning
May 29, 2024
The tank cleaning sector in Europe cannot escape from more stringent environmental legislation that has become law.
This will have an impact on tank cleaning businesses as well, as new legislation aims to meet net-zero targets set for 2040 and then 2050.
Therefore, EFTCO is keen to warn its members that the sector must look into how these new targets can be met swiftly.... [Read More]