MODERN ROAD TANKERS
Excellence by design WITH A HISTORY DATING BACK OVER HALF A CENTURY, FORT VALE HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A LEADING GLOBAL PRODUCER OF VALVES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT USED IN THE TRANSFER OF LIQUIDS BY ROAD, RAIL AND SEA. When it comes to the safe and efficient
In short, using products that are robust
communicate with and readily available
transport of liquids, particularly flammable
and reliable for a long period of heavy-duty
whenever I need to talk with them,”
or other dangerous goods (DG) liquids,
use makes good business sense in terms of
Dragon says.
it’s imperative that the equipment used in
retaining satisfied customers who generally
“Our work includes everything from
transferring the product from the terminal
return for repeat business in the future.
refurbishing and refit work to major
to the transporting vessel and from the
For Dragon Crncevic, Head of Operations
structural repairs and we’ve found Fort
transporting vessel to the end user provides
of the tanker service and repair facility
Vale equipment lasts very well and
reliable and leak-proof containment.
Western Tankers Melbourne, the decision
generally only needs to be replaced due to
As for the companies that install, repair
to continue using Fort Vale products on his
accident damage.”
and maintain this equipment for end
customer’s tankers is an easy one because
Meanwhile up north, it’s a similar
user clients, being able to depend on the
he rarely has any issues.
sentiment from Tracey Gee who along with
precision build quality of Fort Vale products
“I’ve really had no dramas with Fort
husband Shane Gee runs Acacia Ridge
is paramount to the current and future
Vale – the equipment is very reliable and
Container
success of their businesses.
the company representatives are easy to
Park west of Brisbane. “We did try another brand of valves for a while but returned to Fort Vale because the quality and design are clearly superior, providing the long-lasting leak-free results our customers demand,” Tracey says. “I take care of the accounts for the business and Fort Vale is really professional in their approach to our business which makes things run smoothly for me in terms of administrative duties. “Now that Fort Vale has a branch in Australia I’ve found it a lot easier to get hold of the right person to help me when necessary.” Acacia Ridge Container Park services ISO tanks used for intermodal (road, rail and sea) transport of liquids. To comply with relevant Australian standards these tanks are regularly pressure tested to ensure complete product containment. “The reliability and durability of Fort Vale products ensure that the integrity of the ISO tanks we service is maintained to the highest standard,” Tracey concludes. Contact
Fort Vale produces a broad range of valves and associated equipment for the tanker industry.
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Trailer Magazine AUGUST 20
Fort Vale Australia Pty Ltd 9/38 Limestone St Darra Queensland 4076 Ph: 07 3189 5059 E: ausales@fortvale.com Web: www.fortvale.com
