Distillation Equipment Manufacturer Case Study
The Project
A large distillation equipment manufacturer and valued customer required Duplex stainless steel plates and profiles for two large storage tanks.
Each tank would measure 605cm in height, 490cm in length, and 270cm in width, weighing approximately 16 tonnes per tank.
The two large storage tanks would be assembled in the far north of Scotland, posing a logistics challenge.
Need/Requirement
The customer required S31803 Duplex stainless steel plates and profiles to manufacture two large storage tanks for a distillery located near Peterhead.
Brown McFarlane supplied all the Duplex plates and profiles for this project.
The Brown McFarlane Solution
Brown McFarlane secured this project with our long-standing client by leveraging strategic stock management, in-depth knowledge of Duplex requirements (specifically the stringent criteria for NORSOK M650 / MDS D45 certification) and key logistical capabilities. This ensured on-time material delivery, enabling our client to manage the fabrication process seamlessly.
Our customer benefited from our commitment to a viable solution. We provided:
- A depth of technical knowledge from our commercial team.
- A deep product range and stock, meaning the customer could find what they needed “off the shelf”.
- Precisely cut plates and profiles ensured by the tight tolerances of laser cutting, which meant ease of fabrication for the customer.
- A robust logistics network, which enabled us to deliver the material on time as per our customer’s requirements despite them being in the far north of Scotland.
The Delivery
The customer was based in the far north of Scotland. Our logistics network enabled us to deliver the material on time as per our customer’s requirements.
The Conclusion
Brown McFarlane was able to source, laser-cut and ship the required S31803 Duplex stainless steel plates and profiles on time, allowing the customer to fabricate the two large storage tanks for their client.
