“A Day in the Life”

North West Branch Factory Visit on Wednesday 10th June 2009

Sadie Clarke General Manager of Roncol kindly arranged for a factory visit to JA Envirotank on Wednesday 10th June 2009. Guests included Contractors, Petroleum Officers and Retailers.

Simon Proctor and Trushar Desai from JA Envirotanks hosted what was to be an extremely informative and enjoyable day in Birmingham. Simon started the day with a presentation detailing the history of JA Envirotanks to the present day and current processes for storage solutions above and below ground. Following the presentation we were split into two groups and provided

with hi vis vests, safety goggles and ear protectors for a tour around the factory.

The factory was a hive of activity allowing an insight into the various stages in the construction of both above and below ground storage tanks from the plate rolls that roll the steel to different forms of welding to the finished article sat on the delivery vehicle bound for its new home. Above ground tanks complete with pumps, gauge and fuel management systems were also available to view in a variety of shapes and sizes. Clare Naughton-doe, Petroleum Officer, Lancashire Trading Standards commented “It was a very informative and interesting day, providing real insight into the tank making process. As relatively new petroleum officers it was an invaluable experience, and clearly demonstrated changes in design and offered the opportunity to meet others within the industry. The presentations were well thought out and delivered, but the factory tour was the most interesting part for us, we particularly enjoyed looking at the interior of a tank part way through manufacture and learning about all the different designs.”

Following the factory tour an excellent buffet lunch was enjoyed before the long journey home (for most of us!)

Louise Morgan Branch Rep

Southern

The Summer Southern branch meeting was held on Tuesday 21st July at the National Small Rifles Association at Bisley Camp, Brookwood, Woking, with 31 members in attendance.

The Branch Chairman, Barry Jenner, welcomed everyone to the meeting.

The first speaker of the day was Juhaina Junaid, from the London Borough of Brent, on an EHO’s perspective of a stage 2 VR permit; Juhaina gave an in-depth overview of their process used, and its subsequent inspection parameters.

The second speaker was Mike Jennings of Gilbarco Veeder-root, on stage 2 VR compliance and technology, which incorporated a brief history , legislation, design standards and national guides.

A substantial cold buffet lunch was then enjoyed by all, followed by a visit to the rifle museum.

Unfortunately, Ken Owen was unable to attend the meeting, to give a presentation on site works

associated with stage 2 VR, due to illness; it is hoped that he made a speedy recovery.

Rodney Carter of Petroman gave the final talk of the day on stage 2 VR – not all bad news; Rodney’s illustrated presentation included existing vapour recovery controls and total vapour solutions, including a softfill system.

A brief Q&A session followed.

In closing the meeting, Barry Jenner thanked everyone for attending, and advised that the autumn meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 17th November, for which the provisional venue is the Compass Inn at Tomarton.

Members who would like a copy of the presentations given by Juhaina and Mike are available; please e-mail Sue Meadowcroft if required.

Sue Meadowcroft Branch Secretary

Scotland

Neither the Branch nor the committee has had any meetings since that reported in the last edition of the bulletin.

The date for the autumn meeting has been re-arranged to the 29th October 2009. It will take place at the offices of Highland Council in Inverness. More precise details will be made available soon. Hopefully holding the meeting in the northern region will give members who have been unable to attend the last few meetings in Stirling, the opportunity to catch up with us.

So far we have speakers lined up to discuss stage II VR and above ground petrol storage options. If anyone has other topics that they feel we would benefit from having on the agenda, please get in touch with me and I will endeavour to get a speaker.

Paul Devine Branch Secretary

Ireland

Nothing to report

Midlands

Nothing to report

Branch Representative and Secretary Contact Details

Eastern

Adrian Holyomes - Rep HYTEK GB LTD Delta House Green Street, Elsenham Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire Tel: 01279 815600 email: adrian@hytekgb.com

Anton Martiniussen - Sec ELAFLEX Ltd Riverside House, Hoddesdon Herts EN11 0PA Tel: 01992 452 950 Mob: 07831 595620 email: elaflex@aol.com

North East

Mike Silmon - Rep and Sec W O Silmon Ltd Industry Road, Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE6 5XB Tel: 0191 224 0777 Fax: 0191 224 0707 email: associationtreasurer@apea.org.uk

Midlands

Rob Tunnicliff - Rep 37 Victoria Park Road Tunstall Stoke on Trent ST6 6DX Tel: 07815 069846 email: rob.tunnicliff@stoke.gov.uk

Alec O’Beirne - Sec Cornlea, Moat Lane Prestwood Great Missenden Bucks HP16 9BY Tel: 01494865097 email: alec.obeirne@ptftraining.co.uk

North West

Louise Morgan - Rep Petrocom Ltd The Malthouse 48 Southport Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 1QR Tel: 01695 572400 email: louisemorgan@petrocom.co.uk Bob Conlin - Sec Fairbanks Environmental Ltd The Technology Management Centre Moss Lane View Skelmersdale Lancs WN8 9TN Tel: 01695 51775 email: bobconlin@fairbanks.co.uk

Scotland

Ian Hillier - Rep North Ayrshire Council Bridgegate House Irvine KA12 8BD Tel: 01294 324969 email: ihillier@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Paul Devine - Sec South Lanarkshire Council Consumer and Trading Standards North Stand, Cadzow Avenue Hamilton ML3 0LU Tel: 01698 476170 Fax: 01698 476180 Mobile: 07795 090903 email: paul.devine@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Southern

Philip Monger - Rep Petrol Retailers Association Meadowside, West End, Sherbourne St John, Basingstoke, Hants. RG24 9LE. Tel: 01256 850164 Fax: 01256 851273 email: phil.monger@ukonline.co.uk

Sue Meadowcroft - Sec 1 Rock Cottage, South Cornelly Bridgend CF33 4RN Tel: 07795 841891 email: sue@high-cross.com

Ireland

Killian Tallon - Rep Topaz Energy Ltd Topaz House Beech Hill, Clonskeagh Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: + 353 1202 8705 email: killian.tallon@topazenergy.ie

Julian Rafter - Sec Olive Engineering & Design Services Ltd The Old Egg Farm Waynestown Dunboyne Meath Ireland Tel: +353 1 8253670 email: jrafter@ipservices.ie

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