Today the issue of the environment is in escapable, and no where is it felt more acutely than within the chemical industry, where legislation dominates in all sectors.
Intermediate bulk container (IBC) and drum manufacturer Francis Ward supply UN-approved IBCs and plastic drums for transport of hazardous goods. But the key feature is that all of Francis Ward’s containers are designed to be reused over a life time of five years.
The company uses the rotational moulding process for all plastic parts. This produces multi-trip containers that are seamless, smooth and virtually stress free, giving excellent chemical resistance for a wide range of inorganic chemicals. The thick walled containers give many years of resistance to day-to-day wear and tear.
The benefit to customers is primarily financial, by reducing the Packaging Waste Obligation as the container is only obligated on first trip. Also, with such a long service life, Francis Ward containers offset continual costs of replacing packaging regularly. Nevertheless use of reusable containers enhances a company’s environmental credentials.
Francis Ward is based Bradford, UK. www.francisward.com
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