January/February 2020
Flexitanks
B ULK D ISTRIBUTOR
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40ft flexi launched by Hillebrand
T
he latest release from Hillebrand is a new
versatile 40ft flexitank that can be used in
both dry and temperature controlled
containers.
Designed to carry bulk liquid products in ‘to-the-
degree’ conditions, Hillebrand says the flexitank
also increases supply chain efficiency and saves
emissions because it allows larger quantities to be
moved in one container.
Now customers can fix the exact temperature
for their liquids depending on their thermal
sensitivity and specific requirements during
loading, shipping and unloading.
“We have successfully transported beverages
around the world since Hillebrand was founded in
1844. We will continue to evolve the services we
offer our customers, constantly innovating to
answer industry needs and deliver a service that
exceeds expectations,” said Cees van Gent, CEO
and chairman of the executive board
Thanks to the logical design of the flexitank, the
liquid carried can also be loaded and discharged
from a single point, with minimal residue. It also
incorporates unique and patented technology to
mitigate risk by dampening the surging of the
liquid during transport and preventing container
bulging.
Jacob Moe, COO of Hillebrand’s Bulk Division,
added: “This new flexitank is the result of careful
research and our promise to build bulk shipping
solutions in response to customers’ needs. Born
from the original request from a fruit juice-
producing customer – to find a solution for
moving product in frozen conditions and a latex
customer to move product in hot conditions – this
flexitank was designed to manage any non-
Hillebrand’s 40ft flexitank is designed to carry bulk liquid products in ‘to-the-degree’ conditions
hazardous product; whether cold, warm or
ambient. This is a sustainable option for
customers wanting to move large quantities of
liquid in a flexitank that is 100 percent
recyclable.”
In December 2019, Hillebrand bought US
warehouse and transport beverage only provider
Royal Logistics and Royal Service Transport (Royal).
The acquisition of the Baltimore, MD USA
company is part of Hillebrand’s business plan,
which commits to grow both organically and
through acquisition. The move facilitates that aim,
with storage, cross-docking, distribution, drayage
and other value-added services now more
accessible in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast
regions.
Scott Moorad, COO Hillebrand North America,
commented: “This acquisition demonstrates
Hillebrand’s commitment to invest in the North
American network and to reinforce our services
for the beer sector. Royal shares a similar culture
and core values with Hillebrand; and both
companies serve the same industries.”
“The acquisition of Royal marks our second in
less than six months and confirms our strong
ambition to grow our business and extend our
service portfolio in key markets such as the US,”
added Cees van Gent. “Bringing Royal and its
services under the Hillebrand name and into our
network strengthens our position and offering as
a one-stop logistics partner.”
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