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

• RyanAir
• Total Butler

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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