Whale Tankers – one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment – has confirmed its commitment to further strengthen its position in Scotland having invested in a permanent base north of the border. As Whale Tankers’ Managing Director, Mark Warmington states: “Having serviced a customer …
Read More »Suttons Group grows International Division through asset acquisition of VTG Tanktainer’s overseas activities
Suttons International Limited and VTG Tanktainer GmbH, a subsidiary of VTG Aktiengesellschaft (VTG), announce today that they have signed an Asset Purchase Agreement outlining the acquisition by Suttons of VTG’ overseas ISO tank containers, personnel, and customer contracts, including VTG interests in a joint venture with Mission Line in Brazil. …
Read More »Volvo off to a winning start at Western Fuel with ‘Robust and Reliable’ FL Tankers
Western Fuel has added its first new Volvos to its 26-strong tanker delivery fleet, putting two FL 4×2 rigids into service. The trucks replace older vehicles at the Bridgwater-based business and will be used to deliver kerosene, diesel and gas oil to a wide customer base across the south west. …
Read More »Solihull-based Whale Tankers turns recruitment drive to apprentices
Already in the midst of a major recruitment drive, one of the West Midlands’ most innovative and revered manufacturers – Solihull-based Whale Tankers – is reenergising its focus on its proven modern apprenticeship programme. Having been forced to put a cessation on a scheme first launched in 2003 due to …
Read More »Abbey Logistics forms strategic partnership with Cisternas Amarillo S.L
Abbey has formed a new partnership with Cisternas Amarillo S.L (Amarillo), a large bulk powder road tanker company based in Seville, Spain and part of the full-service logistics company, Pantoja Grupo Logistico. The partnership is designed to provide continuous movement of customers’ products between the UK and Spain and provide …
Read More »IBC shortage compounds chemical industry woes
Rental is the future of supply sustainability says Schoeller Allibert UK Schoeller Allibert, the European market leader in the production of recyclable, reusable and returnable packaging solutions for the chemical industry, has commented on the current shortage of intermediate bulk containers in the market and the need for new rental …
Read More »China props up the bulk trades as industry hopes for the best but plans for the worse
China is stockpiling every kind of commodity at a “mind-blowing” rate, with the country’s imports propping up an overall fall in trade volumes globally, bulk terminal operators and shippers were told last week at a virtual conference organised by the Association of Bulk Terminal Operators (ABTO). In an introductory presentation …
Read More »Suttons showcases safety and innovation commitment
The UK’s largest bulk chemical logistics company Suttons has been showcasing its commitment to safety and innovation during a customer focused event. A variety of workshops were held led by Suttons senior managers, focusing on the organisation’s safety culture, compliance excellence and innovative technology project with fleet telematics provider Microlise. …
Read More »Senior board appointments for Suttons Tankers
Suttons Tankers has strengthened its team with two new appointments at board level. Gary Oliver joins as Operations Director West, replacing Roger Parr who has now been appointed the company’s new Commercial Director. Roger’s appointment recognises his successful leadership in a series of continuous improvement projects for leading customers of Suttons …
Read More »Suttons Japan celebrates 20th anniversary
Logistics specialist Suttons Japan has reached an important milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company was formed in 1998 as a joint venture with UK-based Suttons International, global experts in the delivery of products and services to the chemicals, gases, fuels and food sectors. To mark the occasion, Suttons’ CEO …
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