How stainless steel storage tanks help to enhance sustainability in the chemical industry
The chemical industry is facing a major transition to sustainability. Stricter regulations and the growing demand for green solutions are forcing companies to develop innovative technologies and enter into collaborations.
Gpi Group provides solutions for this. The company supplies a wide range of tanks, reactors and pressure vessels from production sites in the Netherlands and Poland. The products are used in a variety of sectors, including the chemical, food, pharmaceutical and oil industries. “We combine technical expertise with specific requirements from the various industries,” said Alexander Kraaijkamp, chief commercial officer of Gpi.
With three divisions – Shopbuilt tanks, Sitebuilt tanks and Process Technology -the company focuses on both in-house production and sitebuilt tanks. “Sitebuilt tanks allow us to supply large-scale tanks without compromising on quality or functionality,” explained Gerard Blok, chief operating officer. This is essential in projects where size and transportation are a challenge.
Sustainability as an opportunity
Sustainability is a core part of Gpi’s business strategy. Internally the company focuses on energy-efficient production processes. Externally, it supports customers in their sustainability
goals, for example by supplying tanks for applications such as thermal storage, wastewater management and biofuels. “We look beyond just supplying products; we want to understand how our solutions contribute to customer sustainability,” Kraaijkamp said.
One innovation that underscores this vision is the use of new alloys such as duplex and lean duplex. “These materials make it possible to produce thinner, lighter tanks that require less maintenance and have a longer life compared to carbon steel tanks,” Blok explained. This offers clear added value in the chemical industry, where reliability and safety are crucial.
Innovation through collaboration
In an industry where innovation and collaboration go hand in hand, Gpi profiles itself as a partner for companies looking to become more sustainable. The company works closely with clients and stakeholders to take projects from idea to realization. For example, Gpi built tanks in the Port of Rotterdam that can store both waste oil and edible oil. “By incorporating flexibility, we help our clients respond to future market changes,” Blok said.
Obstacles and opportunities
Although the transition to sustainabilityhas challenges, such as unclear regulations and limited infrastructure, the trend toward sustainability is irreversible.”Investing in sustainability is increasingly becoming a necessity,” Kraaijkamp stressed. Also, the payback period of
sustainable investments is often very interesting. Despite obstacles uch as grid congestion and the limited availability of green energy, Gpi sees plenty of opportunities.
“By incorporating flexibility, we help our customers respond to futuremarket changes.”
better and more sustainably,” says Kraaijkamp. This makes sustainability feasible and offers perspective for the industry.
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