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 by Cressida

SIA FLEXITANKS – 2019: A YEAR IN REVIEW

2019 was a great year for SIA, as we enjoyed growth in all regions and the outlook for the flexitank market in general in 2020 is very good. We are now active in 63 countries worldwide – an unapparelled global support system. In the words of Richard Branson “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”.   It seems that the more we prepare the luckier we get! 

There are many success stories to appreciate from 2019 of which are detailed below. 

 State of the Art Facilities Opened in Malaysia  

2019 saw the opening of SIA Flexitanks state of the art office and warehousing facilities in Malaysia. This major step forward is a testament to the remarkable progress made by SIA Asia. 

CEO, Damien McClean opening new SIA warehousing facilities in Malaysia  

 

SIA Flexitanks Leading the Market in USA & CANADA 

A major development of 2019 saw SIA Flexitanks Ltd approved on the Canadian Rail Network along with other major USA rail networks such as the Norfolk Southern rail, the CSX and the BNFS Railway networks. These approvals have since seen our market share grow within the USA and Canada regions. Find out more.

 SIA Flexitanks, CEO on Bulk Booze  

SIA Flexitanks CEO, Damien McClean, was delighted to be interviewed by Freight Waves in November of 2019, giving his expert insight into the flexitank market in relation to Bulk Booze.  Mr. McClean discussed the flexitank industry and their role in today’s bulk booze market telling FreightWaves, “There are huge implications for your cash flow if you can buy in container loads. With containers, you can spread out your purchasing in a much more intelligent way than if you had used a full parcel tanker’’. Find out more.

 

             SIA in the Community Football Sponsorship – Glengad FC 

Throughout 2019, SIA Flexitanks continued our sponsorship of Irish football team, Glengad United who remain strong players on the league. Like SIA, they are going from strength to strength. SIA continues their sponsorship in 2020. 

Glengad United Football team – sponsored by SIA Flexitanks

 

Innovation at SIA 

2019 was a very innovative year at SIA Flexitanks with the arrival of two new products, yet to be announced publicly. Trials of these innovations will be finalised in early 2020 when they will be announced in our market place. Team SIA is confident that the innovative products will be a popular choice within our existing market place and confident of the forecasted growth into new markets. 

     

World Bulk Wine Exhibition 

In December, SIA attended the World Bulk Wine Exhibition and took the opportunity to meet with a wide range of wine shippers to discuss the plans for the year ahead.  

Industry insiders handling 80% of the world’s bulk wine production were in attendance. The 11th edition of the biggest world fair devoted to bulk wine hosted more than 260 wineries from 24 different countries worldwide. 

2019 World Bulk Wine Exhibition 

 

2019 COA Meeting – HAMBURG 

SIA CEO, Damien McClean visited Hamburg for the meeting of the Container Owners Association (COA) flexitank division. The focus of the meeting was on industry sustainability and the environment. SIA have proposed a new scheme where the industry pool our resources to make flexitank recycling more economically viable and stressed the importance of increasing the viability for companies to recycle flexitanks. Find out more.  

2019 COA Meeting – Hamburg

 

 SIA Developing a Sustainable Flexitank Environment 

In 2019, SIA Flexitanks continued to work with customers to develop a circular economy in recovering, reusing and recycling our flexitanks in utilising up-cycling, with bulkheads also being collected and reused. At the 2019 COA (Container Owner’s Association) meeting in Germany, SIA Flexitanks stressed the importance of increasing the viability for companies to recycle flexitanks. Find out more.

 

 

Looking Towards 2020  

Foresight is never 2020, but we’re very excited about what we have in store for next year. 2019 was a fantastic year, and we’re looking forward to continuing our trajectory going into the next decade. #TeamSIA 

 

Why use SIA Flexitanks?   

In 2001, SIA Flexitanks CEO Damien McClean patented his design of the Multi-layer Flexitank. Today, over 80% of the global market is imitating his patented design.  

 

As a market leader and innovator, SIA Flexitanks offer the widest range of compatibility approvals in the flexitank world today. We have quicker production times due to our cutting-edge design & automated manufacturing techniques as well as a state of the art ISO22000 certified production facility.  

 

Our customer service is second to none, with offices worldwide, SIA Flexitanks offer local expertise and excellent customer service with our team on hand to make sure your journey runs smoothly. SIA Flexitanks are with you every step of the way: From the supply of the flexitank, to the installation, to trucking, to technical support, to shipping, to recycling, you can count on Team SIA.  

To find out if your product can be transported using a flexitank, please email our team at info@siaflexitanks.com 

 

We have offices worldwide. To contact us or request a brochure Please email info@siaflexitanks.com  

 

 Find Out More 

To find out more about SIA Flexitanks Ltd. CLICK HERE  

We have offices worldwide. To CONTACT US or request a brochure, please email info@siaflexitanks.com 

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 by Cressida

SIA Developing a Sustainable Flexitank Environment  

SIA Flexitanks work with our customers to develop a circular economy to recover, reuse and recycle our flexitanks in utilizing up-cycling by mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and thermal recovery, with bulkheads also being collected and reused.

 

At the 2019 COA (Container Owner’s Association) meeting in Germany, SIA Flexitanks stressed the importance of increasing the viability for companies to recycle flexitanks. SIA Flexitanks suggested to use the COA as the disposal coordinator; where all flexitank companies can combine their flexitanks for disposal to reduce costs and consequently the carbon footprint of our industry.

 

In terms of ecological sustainability, SIA Flexitanks will show how the flexitank is a greener solution than the alternative methods of transportation of Drums and IBC totes. As a member of the COA, we are already compliant with environmental standard ISO 14001. 

2019 COA Meeting, Germany

Eco-Friendly Flexitanks

Recycling is a viable option for the majority of flexitanks, which are made from Polyethylene, an oil-based product.

Recycled flexitanks can be easily turned into resin and used for the manufacture of non-virgin plastic applications, usually recycled as traffic cones. The SIA Global Flexi-Max, for example, is made from 100% virgin VLDPE polyethylene which when recycled, is re-processed into pellets which are then used to manufacture new items.  

 

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Flexitanks offer a sustainable solution to bulk liquid shipping than that of alternative methods of transportation such as Drums and IBC totes.

In a recent interview with FreightWaves, SIA CEO, Damien McClean reinforced this message, citing an example of bulk wine shipping, “You’ll get 9,000 bottles of wine into a 20-foot container. In a flexitank, the 24,000 liters it holds, is the equivalent to around 30,000 bottles” adding that flexitanks also offer companies much more flexibility; citing an example of a winery that was shipping 60% red wine and 40% white wine. “A parcel tanker would have to be all red or all white,” he pointed out. FreightWaves also emphasized environmentalism to be a major issue for bulk transport of liquor by sea.

Using flexitanks versus shipping bottled wine is therefore one of the quickest and easiest ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the transport process.

 

Why use SIA Flexitanks? 

In 2001, SIA Flexitanks CEO Damien McClean patented his design of the Multilayer Flexitank. Today, over 80% of the global market is imitating his patented design.

 

As a market leader and innovator, SIA Flexitanks offer the widest range of compatibility approvals in the flexitank world today. We have quicker production times due to our cutting edge design & automated manufacturing techniques as well as a state of the art ISO22000 certified production facility.

 

Our customer service is second to none, with offices worldwide, SIA Flexitanks offer local expertise and excellent customer service with our team on hand to to make sure your journey runs smoothly. SIA Flexitanks are with you every step of the way. From the supply of the flexitank, to the installation, to trucking, to technical support, to shipping, to recycling, you can count on Team SIA.

 

To find out if your product can be transported using a flexitank, Please email our team at info@siaflexitanks.com

We have offices worldwide. To contact us or request a brochure Please email info@siaflexitanks.com

SIA Flexitanks Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Find Out More

To find out more about SIA Flexitanks Ltd. CLICK HERE 

We have offices worldwide. To CONTACT US or to request a brochure, please email info@siaflexitanks.com 

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Henk

Henk

Vegetable Oil Producer in Rotterdam

We use SIA Flexitanks as their product is reliable, they always have Flexitanks in Inventory and we can purchase small quantities and have them installed locally.

Mario

Mario

Freight Forwarder in Milan

SIA are totally independent as they are not involved in Freight Forwarding we can use them with confidence. We can use our own contracts with the shipping lines to arrange export ocean shipments

Jon

Jon

Apple Juice producer in Catalonia

We have used SIA for over 6 years and we are happy with their product and the global support.

Mark

Mark

Freight Forwarder, Houston, Texas

SIA are a very hands on operation, with offices throughout the world someone is available at all times. We are happy with the quality of the SIA Flexitank and their customer service communication and services. Our customers at destination are similarly satisfied.

Ted

Ted

Lube Oil producer, Houston, Texas

We have been using the SIA Flexitank for 3 years. We received on-site training that was very beneficial for our loading procedures.

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SIA Football Sponsorship – Glengad FC

SIA Sponsor New Kit For Glengad FC

SIA have sponsored our local football team – Glengad United, since inception of the company, 10+ Years ago. 2019 has been a great year for our co-operation and this year we unveiled a new football kit.
Glengad United are currently sitting on top the Inishowen premier division.

SIA Flexitanks have been the main sponsor for local soccer club; Glengad United FC, for the past 10 years.

They have been league champions for the last 4 years in succession and they are going for an historic 5 in a row this year.

Last season Glengad FC won 3 cup competitions.

Here is the new kit for this season.

 

Like SIA, Glengad United FC are going from strength to strength.

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 by Cressida

What Liquids Can Be Transported in a Flexitank?

What Liquids Can Be Transported in a Flexitank?

Flexitanks, also known as ‘Flexibags’, are large flexible containers which transform the conventional shipping container into a safe and efficient bulk liquid transport container. Flexitanks offer a superior alternative to ISO tank containers for shipping juices, oils, food-grade liquids and nonhazardous chemicals around the world. Below, we have listed the most common liquids which can be transported in a Flexitank.

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State of the Art Facilities Opened in Malaysia

SIA Flexitanks are excited to announce the opening of our own state of the art office and warehousing facilities in Malaysia. This major step forward is a testament to the remarkable progress made by SIA Asia.

In Asia, we have retained our major supply contracts and other business is increasing exponentially.

 

SIA is committed to delivering excellence and aspiring to be a World Class Flexitank provider based on our renowned customer service. SIA provide an excellent range of high quality products at competitive rates that are backed up by our comprehensive global network.

Every year SIA Flexitanks ships billions of litres of liquid to all corners of the globe.

Henk

Henk

Vegetable Oil Producer in Rotterdam

We use SIA Flexitanks as their product is reliable, they always have Flexitanks in Inventory and we can purchase small quantities and have them installed locally.

Mario

Mario

Freight Forwarder in Milan

SIA are totally independent as they are not involved in Freight Forwarding we can use them with confidence. We can use our own contracts with the shipping lines to arrange export ocean shipments

Jon

Jon

Apple Juice producer in Catalonia

We have used SIA for over 6 years and we are happy with their product and the global support.

Mark

Mark

Freight Forwarder, Houston, Texas

SIA are a very hands on operation, with offices throughout the world someone is available at all times. We are happy with the quality of the SIA Flexitank and their customer service communication and services. Our customers at destination are similarly satisfied.

Ted

Ted

Lube Oil producer, Houston, Texas

We have been using the SIA Flexitank for 3 years. We received on-site training that was very beneficial for our loading procedures.

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Damien McClean’s innovative solution has been adapted to move any liquid around the world.

Sean Gallagher with SIA Flexi-tanks founder and managing director Damien McClean

and European Director Greg Comer. Photo: Gerry Mooney

Every day around the world, companies are involved in transporting huge volumes of raw materials to their factories for use in the manufacture of all manner of products. Similarly, once produced, these finished goods must then be transported to distributors, retailers and to end users in every part of the world.

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Eco-friendly flexitank

Besides the cost savings – a flexi fits in 32,000 bottle equivalents compared with the 9,000 a container full of pallets carries Bulk shipping is being adopted for its eco-friendliness.

First, the flexitanks weight is mostly wine, whereas glass bottles weigh 300 grams at the lower end to and nearly 1kg at the irresponsible upper end.

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