In the realm of industrial logistics, precision and safety are paramount. With recent updates to our product line, including the BB1, BB2, BB2C, and BB2HC pallets, we are reaffirming our commitment to excellence by prioritising both efficiency and safety through enhanced features. What’s changed? Central to these updates is the implementation of comprehensive product inscription. This feature provides essential details such as product code, load weight capacity, sump capacity, recycling mark, and prominent safety warnings. Positioned visibly on both sides of the pallet, this information ensures clarity and accessibility, facilitating informed decision-making and safer handling practices. Why the change? The...

At Emtez, we're dedicated to the continuous enhancement of our products to meet the ever-evolving needs of our valued customers. Recently, we received invaluable feedback regarding our BP2HC Covered Spill Pallet, prompting us to implement positive changes. We're thrilled to share these enhancements with you, reflecting our commitment to excellence. What’s changed? Roller Door Update: One of the significant improvements includes upgrading the door to a durable one-piece design. Crafted from medium density polyethylene with UV8 stability, this new door boasts an integrated handle, ensuring smoother operation and enhanced usability. Redesigned Rounded Top Cover: We've re-engineered the roof section with...

Can you confidently say what’s in your drums — and how to store them safely and responsibly, in a manner that corresponds with the details in their data sheets? Bunded storage has compliance applications beyond IBCs. Much like your intermediate bulk containers, drums are typically filled with hazardous chemicals or liquids requiring specific storage conditions. Knowing how to store them in a manner that complies with the manufacturer’s guidelines and wider industry directives is more than just a tick-box exercise. Most obviously, health and safety is a chief concern. Incorrect drum storage could put your employees, other site visitors, or the...

“Something happened in 2020 that changed the way many businesses source and store their chemicals and other site materials, and it’s still happening today.” One aspect of compliant intermediate bulk container (IBC) storage hinges on the unit selected. The other? Where you and your team position those units on-site and how you access them. Never was this more apparent than when walking my customers’ sites during and immediately after the pandemic, but it remains an issue when I visit new customers now. One of the pandemic’s biggest impacts was on the supply chain. Across industries, businesses that relied on frequent...

When it comes to storing your IBCs on the right side of industry directives, there’s more to correct compliance than a bunded unit. We all know the health and safety benefits of a bund. But bunded storage doesn’t automatically ensure intermediate bulk container (IBC) compliance. As a result, many compliance officers might assume that their business (and their interests as the accountable person) are protected when the storage conditions in question aren’t fit for purpose. On site visits, I often see non-compliant IBC storage. It’s no one’s fault in particular but it opens up the business to risk, and because...