Big Red Flexitank Passes AAR Rail Impact Test Video

For the first time in the history of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), the 75-year-old organization has awarded a flexitank packaging company a passing score for safety.

Back in April of 2009 EPT’s BIG Red Flexitank passed the AAR Rail Impact Test in Pueblo, Colorado.

EPT’s BIG Red Swept-bar Bulkhead successfully absorbed energy from impact while protecting both the container and the cargo.

EPT’s BIG Red Flexitank is the only bottom-valve flexitank to pass the AAR Rail Impact Test as well as the only flexitank to pass with open door.

As published by Nation2Nation Railroad Industry News, ”the tests are recognized by the AAR and the rail industry as benchmarks for high performance standards that are required to ship via rail in North America”, said Nancy Wendrock, president of Houston-based EPT (NOTE: Wendrock stresses that the AAR does not officially approve or endorse any company. “A company either passes or does not pass,” she said. “Passing, of course, allows the company on the railroad.”)

For more information on how EPT’s Big Red Flexitanks will save your company money shipping bulk liquids, visit the Rail Economics page on the EPT website.

Flexitank Questions Answered By EPT

Are your flexitanks manufactured in the United States?

Yes. EPT’s BIG Red Flexitanks™ are made in the U.S.A. in the state of Michigan.

Is your manufacturing process ISO-9001: 2008 compliant?

Yes.  EPT’s BIG Red Flexitanks™ are manufactured  to ISO 9001:2008 quality control standards.

What railroad organization tests haves your flexitanks passed?

Yes. EPT’s BIG Red Flexitanks™ are the only flexitanks that have been approved by several North American Class I railroads. In addition EPT’s BIG Red Flexitanks™ have passed the following railroad tests:

• Association of American Railroad (AAR) Rail Impact Test, Pueblo, CO
• Association of American Railroad (AAR) Rail Vibration Test (VTU), Pueblo, CO
• Goerlitz Flexitank Rail Impact Test, Brunel Railmotive, Goerlitz, Germany
• Marine Container Test Services DNV 2.7.1 Drop Test and EN 12079 Vertical Impact Test, Liverpool, England
• China Railroad Impact Test
• Received rail certification from Bureas Veritas in Argentina
• Authorized by the Russian Railroad (RZD) for flexitank shipments
• Approved by Austria Railroad ÖBB

Have your flexitanks been certified by any other independent third party organizations?

Yes.  EPT’s materials and processes are put through rigorous testing, both internally and with the following globally recognized organizations and institutions:

• Received Kosher certification from Chicago Rabbinical Council (CRC)
• EU Food Grade Certificate
• FDA Compliant
• ISO 9001:2008 Certificate
• Meets all COA Code of Flexitank Requirements

Will your company customize your flexitanks to meet specific needs of our products?

Yes.  Just fill out and submit the Request a Quote Form on the EPT website or give us a call to let us know what special needs you have.

Does your flexitank company provide its products and our company with pollution and product liability insurance?

Yes. Environmental Packaging Technologies (EPT) is the only flexitank manufacturer that provide its products and your company with $50 million in pollution and product liability insurance?

Does your flexitank company provide certified training?

Yes. EPT provides:

• Training & Fitting Certification offered at customer locations worldwide
• Instruction includes training on fitting, loading and unloading procedures
• Free training at our Product Research & Development Center in Houston, TX
• “Refresher courses” and continuous improvement classes
• Training in Emergency Response procedures

Does your flexitank company offer seamless global support?

Headquartered in Houston, TX, Environmental Packaging Technologies has regional offices in Russia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, The Netherlands, China, Singapore, South Korea, India, Malaysia, and Australia along with 130 agents/offices and certified fitting depots around the world.

Have your flexitanks been covered by major online shipping publications?

Yes. EPT’s BIG Red Flexitanks™ have been featured in World Trade 100, Bulk Distributor Magazine, American Shipper Magazine, World Cargo News and Lubes N Greases Magazine.

Why else should we choose your flexitank?

EPT has developed a state-of-the-art BIG Red Flexitank™ System that satisfies the logistics needs of our customers, maintains the integrity of the container and is better able to withstand the demands of shipment by road, rail or sea.

 What’s Next?

• Visit EPT’s BIG Red Flexitank™ website
• Fill out and submit EPT’s Request A Quote  Form or
• Call EPT at (877) 824-4773

Ten Must-Ask Questions When Choosing A Flexitank

Are your flexitanks manufactured in the United States?

Is your manufacturing process ISO-9001: 2008 compliant?

What railroad organization tests haves your flexitanks passed?

Have your flexitanks been certified by any other independent third party organizations?

Will your company customize your flexitanks to meet specific needs of our products?

Does your flexitank company provide its products and our company with pollution and product liability insurance?

Does your flexitank company provide certified training?

Does your flexitank company offer seamless global support?

Have your flexitanks been covered by major online shipping publications?

Why else should we choose your flexitank?

What’s Next?

Keep in mind that when you choose a flexitank, you are also choosing the company that manufactures it.  Be on the lookout next week (here in the Flexitank Blog) for BIG Red Flexitank manufacturer, Environmental Packaging Technologies, (EPT’s) answers to the above questions.