by Brian Mays | May 17, 2021 | Blog
Technology and agricultural work are becoming more intertwined than ever before in history — and we’re not talking about FarmVille. According to a November 1 New York Times report, today’s farmers are increasingly taking advantage of smart technology — sensors, GPS...
by Brian Mays | May 17, 2021 | Blog
Just after the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection proposed annual fees for above ground storage tank owners to fund the regulatory structure created by the Above Ground Storage Tank Act (“ASTA”), a bill was introduced on Tuesday to significantly...
by Brian Mays | May 17, 2021 | Blog
Cold weather can create hidden risks inside your liquid fertilizer storage tanks. Stratification and winter salt salting out often lead to clogged equipment, uneven product quality, and costly downtime. Understanding how to prevent and manage these issues is essential...
by Brian Mays | May 17, 2021 | Blog
A year after the water contamination catastrophe from the Freedom Industries chemical spill and quick enactment of the West Virginia Aboveground Storage Tank Act, West Virginia Senate Bill 423 has been passed by the Senate and House. The Bill greatly scales back the...
by Brian Mays | May 17, 2021 | Blog
Steel prices have fallen yet again after an already 10% price drop in 2014. In the realm of steel storage tanks, this decrease translates to the price of steel plate material dropping approximately $10 per hundred weight. For an API 650 above ground storage...
by Brian Mays | May 17, 2021 | Blog
Repurposing and recycling is a common trend as well as ways a company can effectively use its capital resources. An above ground storage tank is an asset that can be repurposed to store a different liquid than originally intended when it was built. Before filling...
