North West North West Branch Factory Visit on Wednesday 10th June 2009 Sadie Clarke General Manager of Roncol kindly arranged for a factory visit to JA Envirotank on Wednesday 10th June 2009. Guests included Contractors, Petroleum Officers and Retailers. Simon Proctor and Trushar Desai from JA Envirotanks hosted what was to be an extremely informative and enjoyable day in Birmingham. Simon started the day with a presentation detailing the history of JA Envirotanks to the present day and current processes for storage solutions above and below ground. Following the presentation we were split into two groups and provided
BRANCHES with hi vis vests, safety goggles and ear protectors for a tour around the factory. The factory was a hive of activity
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allowing an insight into the various stages in the construction of both above and below ground storage tanks from the plate rolls that roll the steel to different forms of welding to the finished article sat on the delivery vehicle bound for its new home. Above ground tanks complete with pumps, gauge and fuel management systems were also available to view in a variety of shapes and sizes. Clare Naughton-doe, Petroleum Officer, Lancashire Trading Standards commented “It was a very informative and interesting day, providing real insight into the tank making process. As relatively new petroleum officers it was an invaluable experience, and clearly demonstrated changes in design and offered the opportunity to meet
others within the industry. The presentations were well thought out and delivered, but the factory tour was the most interesting part for us, we particularly enjoyed looking at the interior of a tank part way through manufacture and learning about all the different designs.” Following the factory tour an excellent buffet lunch was enjoyed before the long journey home (for most of us!) Louise Morgan Branch Rep
Southern The Summer Southern branch meeting was held on Tuesday 21st July at the National Small Rifles Association at Bisley Camp, Brookwood, Woking, with 31 members in attendance. The Branch Chairman, Barry Jenner, welcomed everyone to the meeting. The first speaker of the day was Juhaina Junaid, from the London Borough of Brent, on an EHO’s perspective of a stage 2 VR permit; Juhaina gave an in-depth overview of their process used, and its subsequent inspection parameters. The second speaker was Mike Jennings of Gilbarco Veeder-root, on stage 2 VR compliance and technology, which incorporated a brief history , legislation, design standards and national guides. A substantial cold buffet lunch was then enjoyed by all, followed by a visit to the rifle museum. Unfortunately, Ken Owen was unable to attend the meeting, to give a presentation on site works
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