News bulletin – tanks and logistics

NEWS BULLETIN

TANKS & LOGISTICS

SALCO SNAPPED UP

Stone Canyon Industries (SCI), through its SCI Rail Holdings unit subsidiary A Stucki Co, has acquired Salco Products, the largest supplier of circular hatch covers to the North American freight car industry. Salco is also a major supplier of valves for tank cars and metal and plastics components used in a variety of hopper cars, tank cars and over-the-road trailers.

The acquisition of Salco broadens SCI Rail’s freight car product offering and expands its customer reach with blue chip commodity shippers who have trusted and specified Salco’s componentry since its inception in 1983. Bill Kiefer, A Stucki’s CEO, says: “Our team is excited to welcome Salco, its loyal customers and its employees into the Stucki family. We’re pleased that Dave Oestermeyer will continue as president of Salco into the future. Dave’s industry experience, relationships and leadership will be invaluable to the business going forward. This along with Salco’s brand name and record of strong product performance is key to the acquisition and to the ongoing success and growth of the business.”

SCI is a global industrial holding company with a “buy, build and hold” approach to long-term investment, focusing on marketleading companies in essential industries. www.salcoproducts.com

LNG AT THE DOUBLE

Cryopeak LNG Solutions has carried out what it says is the largest delivery of LNG by truck in North America, using its new B-train design. The first consignment of 18,000 gal (68 m³) was delivered to Coeur Mining’s Silvertip mine on the Yukon/British Columbia border. Cryopeak is aiming to expand the use of LNG in mining applications, while also offering to supply remote communities.

Cryopeak’s Super B-Train is designed to have up to 70 per cent greater load capacity than standard trailers operating in Canada today, improving LNG’s competitiveness as a fuel source for remote mining locations and communities. Understanding that transportation often represents the largest cost of LNG for customers, Coeur Silvertip was eager to work with Cryopeak on this initiative.

“We are pleased to support the development of the new Super B-Train LNG trailer, which will increase LNG payload and decrease transportation costs of LNG to the Silvertip mine,” says Rick Loughery, purchasing manager for Coeur Silvertip. cryopeak.com

LESCHACO STAYS SECURE

Leschaco Inc USA has successfully passed a revalidation audit under the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) scheme, maintaining its participation as a forwarder/consolidator and broker. The audit took place recently in Houston and was conducted by personnel from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

After reviewing the validation report, it was determined that Leschaco Inc has established effective security practices in its operations and is committed to working with business partners to eliminate any security vulnerabilities in the supply chain. The current security criteria for eligibility to participate in the program are therefore fully met.

“We are very proud of the results of the validation and of being a member of this important partnership. We would like to thank our compliance team, which played a key role in this important audit,” says Mark Malambri, managing director of Leschaco Inc. “As a global logistics service provider, we see it as our duty to comply with international security guidelines to protect our customers and their supply chains against risks and peril,” adds Jörg Conrad, owner and CEO of the Leschaco Group. www.leschaco.com

MORE PALLETS AT TALKE

Talke has expanded warehouse space at its headquarters in Hürth, near Köln in Germany, adding some 9,200 pallet spaces. The facility was built some time ago but is only now being used by Talke; the space is designed for single-batch storage of materials designated as storage classes 11 to 13 and the strictest water hazard.

“The compact shuttle storage facility with special carrier systems allows optimal processing times to be achieved with the simultaneous deployment of up to eight employees in two picking zones with a total of 12 loading ramps,” Talke says. “State-of-the-art detection and extinguishing equipment, including sprinklers within the rows and tiers of storage racks, offers optimal protection against fire.”

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“The commissioning of this warehouse is a clear commitment to our headquarters in Hürth,” says group managing director Alfred Talke. “It is a first step towards expanding our capacities here in the Rhineland. Further steps are currently in preparation.” www.talke.com

DELSOL DEAL BUILDS FLEET

Delsol Solutions, based in North Wales, UK, has acquired the local haulage business HF Owen from its retiring owner and founder Harry Owen. Delsol, which offers parcel delivery, haulage, storage, pallet distribution and the transport of hazardous chemicals and is a member of the Hazchem Network, has begun an upgrade of HF Owen’s 10-strong vehicle fleet. Three members of the Owen family will stay with the firm, which will continue to trade under the HF Owen name. Delsol now has more than 120 vehicles and employs more than 120 staff.

“We are delighted to have acquired the HF Owen business. The company is well respected across North Wales and has a loyal customer base,” says Dave Phillips, Delsol managing director (pictured opposite). “The purchase further consolidates Delsol’s position as the leading logistics business in the region.”

Delsol reports a good 2019, with revenues up by 20 per cent and a 10 per cent increase in deliveries. It also expanded its storage facility and introduced a new warehouse management system. Tony Parry, one of Delsol’s co-founders, says: “We recognise the importance of not standing still and continuing to invest in the business, whether this is recruiting and training the best people, investing in the quality of our fleet or integrating the latest industry technology. Customer service has been key, providing a flexible and friendly service. Our customers are our greatest advocates and our best referrers of new business.” www.deliverysolutions.co.uk

SHELL EXTENDS HOYER DEAL

Hoyer Petrolog has expanded its UK fuel distribution deal with Shell to include loading from the Kingsbury and Hythe depots, increasing coverage in the Midlands and Hampshire. The agreement also sees the relationship extending through to June 2025.

“The retention of our existing business with Shell, as well as the winning of significant additional business, is a credit to our people who have contributed to a continuously improving safety and service performance over the past few years,” says Allan Davison, UK operations director for Hoyer Petrolog. The expansion will mean the assignment of 30 extra vehicles and 100 more drivers to the contract. www.hoyer.uk.com

SUTTONS WINS YARA WORK

Suttons Tankers has won a contract with Yara covering the distribution of its Air1™ AdBlue diesel exhaust fluid in bulk across the UK. “As the largest AdBlue manufacturer with a worldwide presence, we needed a partner that is able to deliver a safe and reliable service for our market leading Air1™ product,” says Paul Norman, UK and Ireland manager for Air1 business at Yara. “This latest partnership with Suttons sees a reduction in mileage for our fleet. This not only reduces cost, but also improves customer service which is a key focus of ours. It also has a positive impact on our carbon footprint.”

Michael Cundy, managing director of Suttons Tankers (on left in bottom picture), adds: “We already have a strong relationship with Yara and look forward to further delivering efficiencies for the business. The innovations and efficiencies of Suttons’ UK wide depot network and an ability to respond quickly to Yara’s future needs were instrumental in helping us secure this significant new contract for our Tanker division.” www.suttonsgroup.com