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Fibrelite Continues to Expand Dispenser Sump Range

Fibrelite has recently invested in new tooling to manufacture three additional dispenser sumps to supplement its already extensive list of models offered.

March 2012 alone saw the introduction of the Tokheim Quantium 510 and the Tokheim Quantuim 500T Adblue fibreglass dispenser sumps. These Kiwa approved models are watertight, fully conductive and are currently being supplied to Shell in the Netherlands.

In April 2012 Fibrelite completed tooling for the Tatsuno Sunny XE dispenser sump which is being made in the new Malaysian manufacturing plant for delivery to Shell in Thailand.

Fibrelite consistently manufacture quality, fully conductive products that can deliver in the toughest on-site conditions and meet the international needs of customers.

For more information on our newly expanded Dispenser Sump range click here...

Fibrelite Malaysia Enjoys Record April 2012 Export Sales

Fibrelite Malaysia experiences a record export sales month after recently opening its new Malaysian production facility. April 2012 saw shipments to customers in China, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Reducing Costs to Customers

Manufacturing in SE Asia means Fibrelite can ship to these rapidly expanding economies duty free with greatly reduced freight costs. The advantages of making our customers' requirements in Malaysia include elimination of customs duties (typically 30%) and expensive sea freight (15%) which are both associated with imported products. Fibrelite will pass on these savings to our established customers and intend to use this competitive advantage to win valuable new business with the local oil companies in the region.

Fibrelite can now supply locally its full range of tank covers, tank chambers, dispenser sumps, fill sumps and penetration fittings.

As market leader, we have a responsibility to deliver fast service and top-quality products at highly competitive prices direct to this region. With our own, dedicated manufacturing and service facility now open in Kuala Lumpur; we will be able to better serve our customers in South East Asia. This move underscores Fibrelite's ongoing strategy to support local infrastructure. With our brand new modern facility we can now manufacture high quality parts in volume with a skilled, trained workforce which is predominantly local labour.

Fibrelite manufactures all its equipment using Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) techniques which produce high quality parts consistently which are increasingly in demand from the oil companies as they strive to eliminate all risks of fuel contamination at service stations. With the introduction of ethanol blended fuels across the region, watertight containment is the highest priority for oil companies. Fibrelite's vacuum tested FRP products provide the perfect solution.

RTM processes are not well established in SE Asia and Fibrelite has spent 12 months negotiating with local suppliers to ensure local availability of the specialised raw materials and resins needed to supply its KL factory.

Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA)
Yorkshire and Humberside Branch April 2012 Committee Meeting

Hosted by Fibrelite and included a factory tour

APEA Branch Meetings

APEA branch meetings provide the means whereby members can exchange information, knowledge and experience as well as providing a platform for speakers from members of the Association, industry, government departments and elsewhere.

APEA branches have been established across most parts of the UK and Ireland, with a growing number of European and North American members. The Association's branches serve as the forum for members. Addresses of branch secretaries are provided in each copy of the APEA's journal, The Bulletin.

The Bulletin

This is the quarterly journal, published by the Association and is sent free to all members. The Bulletin includes news, features of technical and legal interest, covering all aspects of Petroleum and Explosives.

Please see the next issue of The Bulletin for the full story of the APEA Yorkshire and Humberside Branch visit to Fibrelite.

For more information on the APEA please visit: http://www.apea.org.uk/

Fibrelite are KIWA Approved

Fibrelite is the first composite cover and chamber manufacturer to have tank and dispenser sumps approved by Kiwa to BRL–K21006: 2010.

Fibrelite's composite covers also comply with the requirement of BS EN 124:1994, classes C250 & D400 and PAS26:1998. Fibrelite have held accreditation to both the ISO 9001 quality system and British Standards kite mark accreditation to BES EN 124/PAS 26 since 1998.

Fibrelite's covers provide an excellent anti slip/skid surface which is guaranteed for the life cycle of the cover, with a value of Polished Skid Resistance Value (PSRV>50) when in the wet condition which meets the requirements of HA 109/09, part 5.

The covers are manufactured in a closed mould environment combining long strand multi-directional fibreglass with a specifically formulated resin matrix to produce an extremely durable but lightweight, approx. 1/3rd the weight of a steel or cast iron, cover.

Fibrelite Opens NEW 15,000 sq. ft. Facility in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fibrelite continues to expand global manufacturing

Fibrelite recently opened a new Malaysian production and service facility in order to meet accelerating demand. In addition to this new manufacturing facility, Fibrelite also has a 30,000sq ft. factory in the UK and a 35,000sq ft. plant in the US.

The new production facility is now fully operational meaning Fibrelite can supply locally its full range of tank covers, tank chambers, dispenser sumps, fill sumps and penetration fittings. "As we have reached full production capacity earlier than expected we can now supply all our customers in South East Asia directly from Malaysia which include Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Philippines, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand."

"The advantages of making our customers' requirements in Malaysia include elimination of customs duties (typically 30%) and expensive sea freight (15%) which are both associated with imported products. Fibrelite will pass on these savings to our established customers and intend to use this competitive advantage to win valuable new business with the local oil companies in the region."

Fibrelite intend to exploit its quality, high volume, low cost manufacturing facility in Malaysia to offer a very cost competitive alternative which will save the affected industries significant cost reductions on replacing stolen manhole covers.