Please Join Us in Welcoming Karen Sankey to Precision IBC
May 7, 2007
Karen will be joining the Fairhope, AL office as a packaging consultant and Human Resources Manager. Karen recently held the position of Director of Human Resources for Mauser USA. She previously spent 15 years with Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc. and brings prior knowledge of the business into her new role.
Before coming to Precision, Karen worked with her husband, Joe Sankey, Sales Manager for Realty Executives Gulf Shores, a real estate company serving the gulf coast of Alabama and Florida. Karen and Joe live in the small community of Magnolia Springs and love being on the water. They have two children and four grandchildren and enjoy sailing and traveling.
Check this out. We added more information to our website. In addition to tank specifications, parts, accessories, newsletters, press releases, etc., you can now find the answers to frequently asked questions on our website at www.precisionibc.com. Here’s a sample.
1. What hazardous materials can I ship in Precision IBCs?
Most liquids with a packaging group of II or III provided the shipper has ensured chemical compatibility with the wetted areas of the container and references the 49 CFR for special provisions listed under that specific chemical’s MSDS.
2. How heavy a material can Precision IBC stainless steel tanks hold?
Precision IBC stainless steel tanks are rated to a 1.9 specific gravity. A tank with a specific gravity of 1.9 can hold a liquid up to 15.75 pounds per gallon.
3. Can your tanks be pressurized?
Our tanks are not to be pressurized. They are all tested to 3 PSIG at the time of manufacture. An inert gas blanket can be used if the pressure applied is _ lb. or less.
4. What is the warranty on your stainless steel tanks?
Precision IBC warrants all rental tanks during the rental contract period and will replace any tank proven to be defective in material or workmanship. Precision IBC also warrants to the purchaser any new stainless steel tank proven to be defective in material or workmanship within 3 years from date of original invoice.
5. Should a DOT Specification 57 tank (IBC) be converted to a UN Specification IBC for hazardous product use?
There is a “grandfather” clause in the federal regulations. Per 49 CFR 173.32 (d), use of a Specification 57 tank is authorized only for a tank constructed before October 1, 1996.Specification 57 tanks can only be used for transporting within North America.
You can now get the answer to 20 of the most common questions with just a click of the mouse. We have also added closure requirements for poly and stainless steel IBCs and retest information for the internal pressure test every 30 months and the metal tank wall thickness test every five years.
We are introducing a new column, Dear John! Each quarter we will highlight a specific question or questions we have received and that we feel would benefit everyone. John Myers, Packaging Consultant and resident IBC guru (of course, he prefers genius), will attempt to answer your questions. So don’t hesitate, please send your question(s) to john@precisionibc.com, today!
Dear John,
Q: I just received a quote for a truckload of stainless steel IBCs. Can you tell me exactly how many can I fit on a truck? -A frustrated purchasing manager
A: Great question. We hear it all the time, and have added it to our frequently asked questions page on our website (www.precisionibc.com). You can actually fit (28) 42” x 48” base, SS-550 gallon ECOsafe IBCs and (56) 42” x 48” base, SS-350 gallon ECOsafe IBCs on a standard 53’ enclosed truck.
Employee News
Justin Myers, son of John Myers, Fairhope office, Sergeant, US Marine Corps, recently graduate from EOD school and will return for a second tour in Iraq to instruct troops on using the EOD robot to disarm roadside bombs. Justin, an Eagle Scout was recently given the honor of escorting President Gerald Ford’s body from CA to Washington DC along with two other Marines and the secret service. Justin is a true American hero.
Welcome Brooke Danielle Wilkinson, the newest addition to the family of Miranda and Bo Wilkinson. Miranda works in the Accounting department in Fairhope, AL. Born September 18, Brooke weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. She has a big sister, Emily.
Congratulations to Jennifer and Morgan Pouncey from Fort Dale Academy in Greenville, AL and Kate Dahlberg from South Choctaw Academy in Toxey, AL for being selected to the AISA All-State High School Basketball Team. Both Jennifer and Morgan are Tami Chatwood’s nieces and Kate is Anthony Beard’s cousin. The team played in the East vs. West All-Star game at Huntington College in Montgomery, AL last month.
The heat is on. Precision IBC, Inc. decided to make watching American Idol a little more interesting and fun this year. Employees watch Tuesday night, try to pick the bottom three contestants and who they think will go home. Results are given on Wednesday, and the numbers are tallied on Thursday by the accounting department at Precision IBC. Points are given for each correct answer and subtracted if you pick wrong!
As of Week 5, Karen and Theresa are tied for first place with 11 points each and only Darlene, John, and Marla guessed the bottom three and the correct contestant sent home. If you thought basketball brackets were tough, try this game!
Sudoku
Now, have some fun why don’t ‘cha!
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