a big stainless-steel barrel , and we provide all the valve gear that ’ s needed to equip those barrels . Most international liquid transportation uses these tanks and it ’ s a very safe method . We provide the safety devices for all these tanks . It ’ s a very niche global market and we occupy about 80 percent of it . We export approximately 95 percent of everything we make and have received the Queen ’ s Award for Export four times . We ’ ve also applied for the King ’ s Award this year , so fingers crossed , we ’ ll achieve that .”
Local presence
With a huge range of products to suit all liquid tank classifications , from food to highhazardous materials , and a dedicated range of equipment for T50 compressed liquefied gas tanks , the company also has the flexibility to help with bespoke design requirements as well as being able to manufacture large batch quantities of tank equipment sets . Fort Vale manufactures the most extensive range of road tanker equipment available in
the industry for the diverse requirements of ADR and non-ADR road tankers . As tanker technology becomes more sophisticated , the company is responding with valve systems designed to suit the increased safety features demanded by the market . Fort Vale equipment is easy to use , simple to maintain and supported worldwide .
The company ’ s goal is to be not only the preferred supplier of new OEM equipment but also the premier after-sales supplier for spares . To this end , Fort Vale has offices and stock in the UK , USA , Holland , Singapore , Australia , and China , as well as authorized distributors located around the world .
“ In terms of our activities , China is a big market for us . We have a factory there and produce parts for local customers who build tanks . Indeed , 85 percent of the world ’ s tanks are built in China , so it ’ s very important for us to be near to these customers . It makes sound sense to have a local presence to help mitigate supply chain disruptions and provide a quick and reliable service .
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