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Listed below are a selection of case studies into where Tuffa's tanks have been used.

• RyanAir
• Total Butler
• Ports Business Team Up

Tuffa Tanks keep RyanAir flying high

Tuffa UK Limited has completed the order to supply RyanAir with four fifteen thousand litre tanks to store aircraft de-icer, which will help their fleet flying out of Stanstead Airport through the winter's freezing conditions. The custom made bunded tanks, made from MDPE, are the perfect storage vessels for chemicals such as the industry-standard Killfrost de-icing fluids. Tuffa UK Limited are the only manufacturers of these bulk plastic units being an ideal solution as apposed to utilising standard mild steel tanks which are not compatible with the chemical.

The busy timetables operated by RyanAir do not allow for grounded aircraft due to poor weather conditions, so efficient defrosting and de-icing of aeroplanes to keep to schedule is imperative. Large quantities of the de-icing agent, industry-standard Kilfrost fluid, need to be on hand at the airport to allow instantaneous action for when a drop in temperature occurs.

The Tuffa Tanks construction minimises the risk of spillage and leaks, which in the busy and hazardous environment of an airport is essential. Each of these low maintenance storage tanks measures 2866mm diameter x 3650mm high, with a capacity of fifteen thousand litres per tank. They feature overfill prevention valves and alarms, visual gauges, emergency shut off valves, Kamlock connections and also the Armco Protection Barrier to minimise the risk of damage caused by impact.

Tuffa UK obtained the RyanAir contract following competition from other world-wide tank manufacturers. It was after recommendations from other operators and Tuffa's willingness to go the extra mile to satisfy the client's bespoke needs that they were chosen as suppliers. The sales team in Uttoxeter were very helpful and attentive said RyanAir Engineering Manager Des Lazaroo. He felt that their engineering expertise was very impressive and they had produced a very competitive and timely solution to RyanAir's needs. He also expressed that working with Tuffa had been a positive experience.

For more information on storage options that are available or to discuss your individual needs contact:

Robert Shenton
Managing Director
TUFFA UK Limited
Dovefields Industrial Estate, Derby Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8SW
Telephone: 08707 567700 Fax: 01889 567600 e-mail: sales@tuffa.co.uk

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GLOWING REMARKS FOR TUFFA TANKS

 

 

Tuffa Tanks were chosen to manufacture bespoke storage tanks for Total to store Total Glowmax, an additive enhanced heating oil being pioneered by Total and distributed by Total Butler, the heating fuel distributors. This new product is offered to their customers using kerosene for heating and oil burning cooking stoves, such as the Aga.

Tuffa were selected for this project, as this manufacturer is renowned for its bespoke and proactive approach to customer requirements. The 6,000 litre tanks were specially designed to include specialised pumping gear & Atex approved explosion proof equipment and specially coloured for the project. The first batch were sited in Total Butler's locations covering most of the Eastern and South West Region and the next batch at various UK locations. 27 tanks & equipment sets have been manufactured to date, ready for distribution.

 

 

Nicola Greaves, Marketing Manager of Total Butler explained the importance of the new product.

"We are always working harder to provide our customers with more and Total Glomax allows us to offer a high quality product that gives all our domestic customers, even those who do not have an Aga, a more efficient system. Tuffa's tanks, has been an integral part of the launch and supply of this new product. It will ensure that supplies are kept securely ready for our delivery drivers to meet the expected demand from our customers.

Tuffa have worked with Total Butler to give tanks that in size and configuration, suit the logistics of the operation and the cheerful red colour was chosen to ensure that operatives cannot miss the new additive".

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UK's Largest Ports Business teams up with Tuffa Tanks.

 

 

TUFFA UK undertook a recent workshop extension to cope with demand for it's larger steel tanks and the new steel fabrication workshop has been completed with state of the art equipment and overhead craneage to enable the production of the large commercial tanks.

 

This enabled the construction of this 70,000 litre Dual Compartment Fuel Tank for delivery to a large Logistics company in the North East of England. This bespoke specification includes 3 x Fuel Management Systems and 2 x walk-in points with roller shutter doors for the dispensing of DERV & Gas Oil from one unit. This space saving design is cost effective and convenient for the client .

 

Other tanks for this firm include a 1200SB heating oil tank c/w fire protection, a 10000SB c/w suction port for connecting to existing dispensing equipment, a 4000SB heating oil tank c/w stand for gravity feed purposes, a towable site bowser, a 2200SB heating oil tank, a 1000SB waste oil tank and a 24000SB c/w 2 x suction ports to connect to dispensing pumps with built in fuel management.

 

The Logistics company were so impressed by the quality of the tanks, and the service provided by the enthusiastic and helpful Tuffa staff, that there are a further two sites which are keen to acquire Tuffa Steel Tanks. TUFFA will always try their best to achieve the customers requirements and expectations to the highest possible standard, on time delivery and a competitive price.

"During the past 6 months Tuffa UK Ltd have designed, manufactured and delivered 8 steel constructed self bunded oil tanks to our business (ranging from 1,000 litres to 70,000 litres). The quality of the products and the service has been very high throughout the course of the project. We have found Tuffa UK Ltd to be very professional business, capable of delivering bespoke solutions to match our on-site requirements on time and to specification. We have enjoyed working closely with the team at Tuffa UK Ltd and look forward to further opportunities to conduct business with them in the future."

 

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