At Emtez, we're always listening to our customers. Your feedback is invaluable to us, as it helps us continuously improve and adapt to meet your needs. That's why we're excited to announce a significant change based on your input: the colour of our bunded storage units Previously, our bunded storage units were distinguished by their green hue. While this colour served its purpose well, we understand that preferences vary, and some of you expressed a desire for a different option. So, after careful consideration and deliberation, we're thrilled to introduce a new standard colour for our bunded storage units: Grey...

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...

From one small manufacturing process, Emtez Iberica has doubled its capacity. What does its new, sizable operation mean for its customers and Spanish manufacturing? As recently as a few months ago, Emtez Iberica was still operating out of a small site with distribution capabilities and one manufacturing facility for booms and berms products. It was a modest setup, and yet, from this hub, the team operating there has been able to serve its customers across Spain with the safety and security consumables they need to protect their people, minimise operational risk, and keep the environment clean. With this in mind, why has...

As the sun rose over the bustling streets of Barcelona, a sense of anticipation filled the air, at odds with the unease so typical of its manufacturing scene in recent years. It was February 2023, and for the group programme director at Emtez and his counterparts in Spain, the months ahead would be transformative. Theirs was a mission driven by that unease and the pressing need for innovation to support their customers in difficult times. For the global manufacturing industry, 2022 had been another challenging year, and the Spanish market was no exception. The supply price for gas had grown...

In December 2023, something happened on the Spanish manufacturing scene that had not happened before.  For the first time, Emtez Iberica was able to manufacture the high-specification steel containers required for its cutting-edge steel safety and storage solutions in-house, on-site, in Spain. The decision to relocate Emtez Iberica to a newly developed site with steel manufacturing lines earlier this year has greatly enhanced its technical production capabilities, unlocking new functionality far above what the business was able to manufacture in Spain previously.  Why was the decision made to expand Emtez Iberica in this direction? Which products have been unlocked by...

In today's global landscape, environmental responsibility is a critical aspect of corporate governance. ISO 14001, an internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems, empowers organisations to enhance their environmental performance, optimise resource utilisation, and earn the trust of stakeholders. This guide outlines the essential steps companies must take to achieve ISO 14001 certification, focusing on environmental protection and the development of a robust strategy to prevent breaches.   Step 1 | Identify the Environmental Factors The foundation of ISO 14001 compliance lies in a thorough understanding of an organisation's environmental impact. Companies need to conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify...

With flood waters rising, every second counts. Learn all about FloodFence and how it diverts risk from your people, your premises, and the immediate environment. Floods are not a new threat to homeowners or businesses, but they are a growing one. In the UK today, you’re more likely to get flooded than you are burgled, with annual costs for flood damage falling somewhere around £1.1 billion across England.  40% of businesses don’t reopen after suffering a catastrophic loss of the sort flooding brings, putting emphasis on proactive measures that can be deployed quickly to prevent flood damage before it occurs....

Electric vehicle fires require a unique response compared to traditional diesel or petrol engine fires. Learn all about QuarantineFence and how it extinguishes risk. Electric vehicle (EV) fires pose a new kind of threat that many organisations simply aren’t equipped to handle. It’s not uncommon for firefighters responding to these incidents to lack the specialist equipment required to effectively combat these kinds of blazes. In the absence of clearly defined legislation, local governments and any organisations whose facilities come into contact with EVs should review their accident prevention strategies to minimise EV risk. One solution already being adopted by fire...

As electric cars rise in popularity, what safety considerations should car park and service station managers be taking to protect their premises and the public? What do car parks, waste facilities, and your local fire department all have in common? The answer can be found inside parked cars, public waste, and burning vehicles respectively: lithium-ion batteries, and wherever this emerging technology is found, it brings with it all manner of new considerations for responsible parties. What exactly are the challenges facing car park and service station management companies? What should they be considering in regard to EV safety and how...

For waste management providers, these specialist storage and transportation solutions are key to safe, effective lithium-ion battery waste disposal. Hidden inside e-cigarettes, used mobile phones, and even electric cars, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are filling waste disposal sites. As we recently explored in another article, the large volume of Li-ion batteries entering our waste streams is creating a growing problem for public and private companies tasked with safely handling and disposing of them.  There are several reasons for this:  Li-ion batteries require specialist processing, which many sites don’t currently support. A site’s inability to process Li-ion battery waste can reduce its...