Through its ActeusFuelling business unit, Acteus Group organized a workshop on aviation fuelling on Sunday to the attention of all aviation fuelling stakeholders in Bangladesh.
At the workshop, a total of five aviation fuelling manufacturing companies (Cla-Val, ELAFLEX, FAUDI Aviation, LARCO) have shared the latest industry updates and showcased their latest product and equipment
During presentations, Acteus Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Yann Bary said that, though their ActeusFuelling business unit, their comprehensive update product knowledge, high-level technical know-how and cross-cultural intelligence will add value to Bangladeshi government and non-government aviation fuelling companies’ technical and procurement decisions to produce safe and sustainable outcomes.
He further said ActeusFuelling, as one of the leading fuelling equipment suppliers in Asia Pacific, brings support for high standard aviation fuelling operations in the region.
Cla-Val
USA-based aviation fuelling manufacturer company CLA-VAL’s fuelling sales manager John Pherrin, said Cla-Val designs and manufactures a complete range of aviation fuelling control valves and ground fuelling equipment used in commercial and military fuel systems.
He spoke about the wide variety functions CLA-VAL control valves perform in fuel systems including flow limiting, surge protection, water slug shut-off, high level control, back pressure control, and truck loading.
He further said Cla-Val’s ground fuelling product line includes underwing refuelling nozzles, pressure regulating couplers and inline valves, and hydrant pit valves. They are especially well suited for hot refuelling. Our products are used at commercial airports and military air bases around the world to refuel aircraft safely and efficiently.
ELAFLEX
Patrick Velten, regional manager for ELAFLEX HIBY in Asia said that ELAFLEX, located in Germany, designs and manufactures hoses which exceed the industry standard requirements.
“The company supplies refueling products for LPG, CNG, LNG, cryogenic or compressed Hydrogen as well as Biodiesel and Petrol. Our new product will be saving money long term and at an affordable cost.”
Patrick said that ELAFLEX product range comprises hoses, fittings, couplings, nozzles and hose reel solutions for the transfer of dangerous goods and sensitive fluids (refueling equipment) as well as Rubber Expansion Joints (pipe construction equipment).
“In Bangladesh, we have been supplying hoses, hose accessories including hose beads, aircraft refuelling, and fuel hose for years.”
Responding to a query Patrick said maximum shelf life of aviation hoses 2 years from date of manufacture, with a life time of 10 years from manufacturing date.
FAUDI Aviation
Dave Foss, Managing Director of FAUDI Aviation Asia, said the company offers innovative filtration and sensor technology solutions to meet the evolving needs of the aviation fuel industry globally.
FAUDI Aviation manufactures fuel filtration solutions for commercial, military aviation and industrial. Their promise is to develop innovations that help our customers optimize the quality of their product and the safety and efficiency of their processes.
Dave Foss said: “We are proud to be continuing our involvement in Bangladesh aviation fuelling to promote safety and sustainability.”
LARCO
Business Engineer Nicolas Le Sciellour representing France-based equipment manufacturer LARCO said that LARCO is manufacturing and marketing a complete range of product for Oil and Gaz storage tanks. It includes instrumentations and automations products such as overfill probes and leak detection systems. These products are improving the security in the depot but also the security for people from outside.
He also said that they can provide mechanical products such as Floating Suction Units and Internal Floating Roofs. All the products he has presented are compliant with JIG requirements. LARCO Floating Suction Units are worldwide known.
In a statement, Antoine Corbi, Managing Director of ActeusFuelling, said: "We are excited to host this workshop in Dhaka and bring together professionals who are at the forefront of aviation fuelling technology and practices.”
He further said: "We believe that this workshop will serve as a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, collaborating, and collectively working towards safer and more efficient aviation fuelling solutions."
It also states that ActeusFuelling is committed to advancing the aviation industry's understanding of fuelling technology, safety, and sustainability. This workshop is an embodiment of our dedication to fostering excellence in aviation fuelling practices.
The workshop will also build meaningful connections with professionals from airlines, airports, fuel suppliers, and related industries, read the note.