Liz Copland
As an environmental geoscientist, my focus coming out of University was on sustainability and finding a position that would allow me to see the impact of managing risk and ensuring environmental compliance. I never thought I would be applying these concepts within an industrial engineering environment, or that eventually I would work on some of […]
Understanding the effects of incentives in the renewable fuels market
The fuel refining business is in a state of flux, aligning with the broader energy transition to more renewable and decarbonized sources. As renewable fuels produced from vegetable oils and other agricultural feedstocks become a bigger part of the conversation, refiners are asking how a carbon tax in the United States might affect the market. […]
Oiltanking announces sale of its terminal in Mozambique
Oiltanking GmbH announces today that it has completed the sale of its investment in Matola Terminal de Armazenamento de Petróleos S.A. (formerly known as Oiltanking Matola S.A.) to a consortium of Energi Asia DMCC and Al Braik Investments LLC, both based in the United Arab Emirates.Oiltanking GmbH announces today that it has completed the sale […]
Gpi Tanks opens new office in Germany
Gpi, the Dutch manufacturer of tanks and process equipment, has recently established a German subsidiary, Gpi Tanks GmbH, in Kassel. The move is intended to consolidate the company’s presence on the German market. A team of three experts will operate out of Kassel providing consultancy services to a wide range of industries. The stainless steel […]
Elmac Technologies’ FAB Valve™ Series – One year on!
In March 2020, Elmac Technologies Ltd, the global leader of explosion protection and pressure protection equipment, launched a new Flame Arrester/Breather Valve combination product, known as the FAB Valve™ Series. This innovative product has since become one of the most successful products in Elmac’s expanding portfolio. A Unique Solution for Tank Storage Applications Our customers […]
Opportunity and variety
Jen Penner tells Tank Storage Magazine about her love of a challenge and finding her feet as an engineer Jen Penner is a project manager at Canadian Tank & Vessel, a Saskatoon, Canada-headquartered company which builds, repairs, and maintains storage tanks and spheres. Like so many of us, her career path was not exactly planned. […]
New Emerson Tank Inventory Software Application Improves Operational Efficiency
Rosemount™ TankMaster™ Mobile provides immediate secure access to critical tank data to a wider range of stakeholders GOTHENBURG, Sweden (April 15, 2021) – Emerson has launched Rosemount™ TankMaster™ Mobile – the world’s first cross-platform inventory management software application for tank gauging systems – providing immediate secure access to critical tank data. By making real-time data […]
Rising Stars of Bulk Liquid Storage Industry Found by StocExpo
The bulk liquid storage industry’s forty most dynamic professionals under the age of 40 have been found! StocExpo’s global hunt for the next generation of tank storage is now over and forty young professionals have been selected who are making a real difference to their organisations and to the wider industry thanks to their excellence […]
The skills to succeed
Bonita Botha talks to Tank Storage Magazine about the importance of professionalism and passion How many companies do you know of that are 100% owned and managed by women? And how many of those operate in the tank industry? Well, there is at least one – South Africa’s Orca Fuel Solutions. Orca manufactures fuel storage […]
Allison Newell
When I was asked to write a piece about Woman in Tanks and provide a photograph, my first thought was that I did not want to be ”Pidgeon Holed“ in the Tank Business since I felt that my career was more diverse than just tanks. I was worried that it may limit the customer base […]
StocExpo postponed to March 2022
London, 17 February 2021: StocExpo, the leading tank storage event, has been postponed from June 2021 to 8 – 10 March 2022 in a decision made in consultation with the community. The live exhibition, conference and associated awards, which regularly attracts key visitors and exhibitors from across the industry’s biggest, best and most innovative players, […]
Enzo Panella appointed as Sales Director to ensure continued growth of Gpi Tanks XL
Gpi Tanks XL appoints Enzo Panella as Sales Director from 1 February 2021. This new role will bolster the ambitions that the company has in mind for future growth. The Gpi Tanks XL team is also set to relocate from its head office in Lopik to a new premises in IJsselstein on 1 March to […]
StocExpo launches ‘The Terminal of Tomorrow’
StocExpo launches ‘The Terminal of Tomorrow’. 16-17 March 2021 London, 4 January 2020: StocExpo, the leading tank storage event in partnership with Tank Storage Magazine, has launched an all-new online conference providing an in-depth insight into the future of energy storage, entitled ‘The Terminal of Tomorrow’. The conference will be held virtually on 16 & […]
Whitney Helbers
My name is Whitney Helbers, let me introduce myself. I am currently working as a Sales Manager for Wiko Isolatietechniek & Steigerbouw, a Dutch family company. My career in the industry started 16 years ago with insulation and added scaffolding a few years ago. I have had a passion for industry and technology from an […]
Joanna Hajnaj
The inspiration to work in the tank storage sector came through a flurry of global climate issues and challenges that have been around in the energy storage industry for decades. Environmental damage has propagated exponentially within the last few decades, and increased environmental regulations pushing to reduce emissions within the global energy storage sector has […]
Quick Fire round with Borsig GmbH
How long have you been in the bulk liquid storage industry? Our experience with bulk liquid storage started in second half of the 80’s. That is focused on our VRU activity only. Biggest change you have seen in the bulk liquid storage industry at this time? Highest flexibility for products is needed Product specification are […]
Exhibitor input: Automated construction of stainless-steel tanks
B&P Engineering Launch of the most technologically advanced production line in Europe to conduct automated construction of stainless-steel tanks and evaporation stations. We launched production on the new hall with an area of 5200 m2, equipped with the most technologically advanced production line in Europe designed to conduct automated construction of stainless-steel tanks and falling […]
Quick Fire round with Alec Keeler, Carbis Loadtec
How long have you been in the bulk liquid storage industry? As a company 2021 will be our 24th year. Personally this will be my 40th year. Biggest change you have seen in the bulk liquid storage industry at this time? Increased focus on safety for operators and prevention of falls from height. The industry […]
StocExpo announces new Women in Tanks initiative
StocExpo, the world’s leading bulk liquid storage event has announced its next new focal point for the 2021 event in Antwerp – Women in Tanks – to highlight the women working in the tank storage sector. To secure the future success of the tank storage sector, the industry needs to attract the right people and […]
Welcome to the team, Bruna!
What was your first week like? My first week was awesome, I could not feel more welcomed! I am very happy that I got to meet the team in person before the lockdown and had the opportunity to acquire an overall knowledge about Easyfairs different departments. It was a lot of information to take in […]
StocExpo unveils new Emergency Planning & Response Zone for 2021
StocExpo has announced a new focal point for the 2021 event in Antwerp – the Emergency Planning & Response Zone (EPR) – to help ensure terminals are prepared for any potential disaster or emergency. There are a whole range of dangers that can pose a threat to storage terminals, including terrorism, lightning, fire, cybersecurity breaches, […]
Exhibitor mention: Using 3D laser technology to capture and manage assets
A3D’s laser scanning technology offers an innovative way to prepare piping and instrumentation diagrams to support your operations. A3D embarked on a journey eight ears ago using 3D laser scan data to design a range of applications specifically tailored to operators of process installations. Developed around a strong focus on clients’ operational needs. The company’s […]
Exhibitor mention: Remote and Continuous Floating Roof Monitoring for Storage Terminal Safety Podcast
By Emerson, Jim Cahill, Per Skogberg, Christoffer Hoffmann Floating roof storage tanks have become an integral part of the storage terminal industry by reducing losses from evaporated, stored product. They also are essential to maintaining environmental compliance, by reducing potential emissions caused by evaporation. However, they can come with their own set of maintenance challenges. […]
Dutch tank builders join forces: Verwater SJR Group
Two leading specialists in tank building and maintenance will be joining forces as of 21 October: Verwater Group from Hoogvliet and SJR Group from Rotterdam. This merger brings together 160 years of experience in tank building and industrial services, but above all, it combines two highly complementary product and service portfolios. Thanks to the fusion […]
Nominations now open for the 2021 Global Tank Storage Awards
For the fifth time in 2021, the Global Tank Storage Awards will recognise the best performing companies, products and people for their achievements, innovations and contributions to the tank terminal sector. Supported by the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) the European Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) and the market-leading conference & exhibition StocExpo, […]
Search for StocExpo Forty Under 40 is Underway
StocExpo, the world’s leading bulk liquid storage event, and Tank Storage magazine, are searching for the industry’s most dynamic professionals under the age of 40. The new initiative will celebrate the next generation of individuals operating at the top of their game in the tank storage, bulk liquid and linked supply chain professions. Professionals working […]
Welcome to the team, Stacey!
What was your first week like? My first week was really exciting and very tiring at the same time! I loved starting a new job and getting my head around how everything works but at the same time it was a lot of information to take in in a short amount of time. Now, two […]
Innovation encore
There was a lot to see in the iTanks Innovation Zone at this year’s StocExpoRotterdam in March. Together with a group of partners from the iTanks network, the zone was packed with novelties for the tank storage industry. For those who could not come to the innovation zone, here is a recap of what you […]
Quarantine Diaries with Baron Bray-Sackey
Baron shares his life under lockdown in the UK. Baron is part of the Sales team working across the Tank Storage Portfolio & shares his top tips whilst in lockdown. What are your top tips for staying home? You must consider the bigger picture, stay with loved ones, and remember this is temporary! How are […]
Clever design of R-taso’s industrial walkway solutions significantly reduces their carbon footprint
A specialist in design and manufacture of industrial walkway solutions, R-taso has calculated the carbon footprint of the company’s production. The majority of the Raahe-based, family-owned company’s production footprint results from the use of steel as the main raw material. Thanks to clever design, the amount of steel R-taso’s products require is more than 30 […]
Quarantine Diaries with Jo Mayer
Jo Mayer shares her life under lockdown in the UK. Jo is the Head of Marketing across the Tank Storage Portfolio & shares her top tips whilst in lockdown. What are your top tips for staying home? Enjoy the unexpected freedom of having time to be around family. My twin 18 year olds who rarely […]
Quarantine Diaries with Helen Tunnicliffe
Helen Tunnicliffe shares her life under lockdown in the UK. Helen started last month as the Deputy Editor on Tank Storage Magazine. What are your top tips for staying home? I live by myself and a long way from family and close friends, so the last couple of months have been pretty lonely. For me, […]
Quarantine Diaries with Sophie McKimm
Sophie McKimm shares her life under lockdown in the UK. Sophie is the new Event Manager for the Tank Storage Portfolio. What are your top tips for staying home? Routine. I get my energy from people and always surround myself with friends, family, colleagues, industry friends, so lockdown have proved quite a challenge for me. […]
Quarantine Diaries with Mark Rimmer
Mark Rimmer shares his life under lockdown in London. Mark is the Divisional Director across the Tank Storage Portfolio. What are your top tips for staying home? Keeping some sort of routine has been key, make each other laugh/ be silly as much as possible & be thankful for what you have! How are you […]
Quarantine Diaries with Matthew Barlow
Matthew Barlow shares his life under lockdown in London. Matthew has been working for StocExpo for over 8 years. What are your top tips for staying home? Keep yourself nice and busy, there is always something to do to defeat the umbrella of boredom! I try and keep in contact with as many friends as […]
Quarantine Diaries with Margaret Dunn
Margaret Dunn shares her life under lockdown in Surrey, UK. Margaret has been working for Tank Storage Magazine and StocExpo for over 10 years. What are your top tips for staying home? Don’t be too hard on yourself. Working with children at home can be overwhelming and it’s hard not to feel guilty when they […]
Quarantine Diaries with David Kelly
David Kelly shares his life under lockdown in Madrid, Spain. You know David from Tank Storage Magazine and StocExpo. He has been with Tank Storage Magazine for the past 10 years. What are your top tips for staying home? Well this is a tricky question, if you are allowed and the weather permits try and […]
Quarantine Diaries with Catherine Chin
Catherine Chin shares her life under lock down here in the UK. Catherine is our marketing executive and works across StocExpo & Tank Storage portfolio. What are your top tips for staying home? Keep in contact with your friends and family, everyone is a quiz expert by now! Try something different, I have been doing […]
StocExpo thanks industry post-2020 show
The team at StocExpo want to thank the bulk liquid storage industry after the show went ahead on 10-12 March. Read the full statement… “We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to the industry for supporting StocExpo 2020 in very difficult circumstances. “In the immediate run up to the show, the coronavirus was still […]
Winners revealed at the fourth Global Tank Storage Awards
CLH, Sprague Operating Resources and Toptech Systems were among the winners revealed at this year’s Global Tank Storage Awards. The awards ceremony and gala dinner at the Floating Pavilion, Rotterdam, celebrated terminal achievements, equipment innovations as well as individual success. The winners of the 2020 awards are: Terminal Efficiency : CLH Sustainable Impact: Sprague Operating […]
TEASER: StocExpo to reveal 2020 Industry Trends
StocExpo, the world’s largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, is set to release its first Industry Trends Report when the event returns to the Rotterdam Ahoy from 10 – 12 March 2020. According to the report, which surveyed the opinions of 171 key decision makers at businesses across the bulk liquid storage […]
“Top-brass” delegates confirmed to be at StocExpo
StocExpo, the largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, has revealed the calibre of delegates already signed up for the show when it returns to the Rotterdam Ahoy on 10-12 March. Over 3,000 CEOs, MDs, senior engineers and other top decision-makers from the world’s key terminals, storage players, energy companies, investors, consultants and […]
Record number of nominations received for the 2020 Global Tank Storage Awards
SHORTLIST REVEALED: CLH, Vopak, Alkion and Sprague are among those shortlisted for the 2020 Global Tank Storage Awards. Now in its fourth year, the Global Tank Storage Awards celebrate excellence, safety and innovation in the storage terminal industry. A record number of nominations have been received this year from terminals, suppliers and ports all over […]
Future-defining exhibitors already confirmed for StocExpo 2020
Over 150 leading companies from across the world’s bulk liquid storage supply chain have already signed up to exhibit at StocExpo 2020. The global event, hosted at the Ahoy in Rotterdam in 10-12 March, provides an unrivalled platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations and developments in front of their fellow industry leading professionals […]
Shortlist revealed for 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award
Voting is now open for the first category in the Global Tank Storage Awards. Deadline looms for remaining categories Four leading industry figures in the tank storage sector have been shortlisted for the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2020 Global Tank Storage Awards. All nominees have an extensive amount of experience within the tank […]
Digital Innovation Drive BOL Efficiency
In refined fuels, the bill of lading (BOL) that verifies ownership of the fuel can be as important as the transported fuel. In fact, the average value of one BOL can easily top $15,000, so when BOLs are incorrect or even lost, revenue is impacted, both in terms of the lost product, as well as the time […]
CEA Systems have their say
After several years of successful exhibiting, CEA Systems will once again exhibit at StocExpo on March 10 – 12. StocExpo prides itself on bringing together the tank storage community and being a part of the future of the bulk liquid storage industry. Since CEA Systems provides software and services to virtualize, visualize and secure technical […]
Gpi Tanks have their say
Why do you attend StocExpo? StocExpo is a great place to meet new clients and to stay connected with our customers. Besides that, it’s a great opportunity to speak to colleagues in the field. We don’t attend the exhibition with specific sales targets – we are there to present ourselves and meet interesting people in […]
Conference Programme for StocExpo 2020 unveiled
The conference programme for StocExpo, the world’s largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, which returns to the Rotterdam Ahoy from 10 – 12 March 2020, has been unveiled. The two-day conference will feature a powerful mix of talks focused on critical global issues such as sustainability, the impact of energy alternatives, emerging […]
StocExpo Lines up a future-filled programme
Global tank storage event returns to Rotterdam Ahoy in March 2020 With topics such as the future demand for hydrogen being discussed and the latest technologies being launched, StocExpo, the world’s largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, returns to Rotterdam in March 2020 with an eye firmly on the future. Thousands […]