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  • Loading Arm Delivery at Lightspeed

    By OPW | Jun 14, 2019
    Based on customer needs, the three new loading arm packages from OPW Engineered Systems are more than just an improved menu of options. These are a complete reimagining of the company’s loading arm business.

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  • OPW Engineered Systems to Launch Improved Equipment Delivery Options at ILTA

    By OPW | Jun 03, 2019
    OPW Engineered Systems will officially launch the improved delivery times and flexible options of its StandardLine, ProLine and CustomLine Loading Arm Solutions in Booth 741 at this year's International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) Trade Show, which takes place June 3-5 in Houston, TX.

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  • Belanger & PDQ Exhibit Innovative Products Under New OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions Brand at 2019 ICA Car Wash Show™

    By OPW | May 08, 2019
    OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (VWS) is a growing force in car wash equipment after its formation in January 2019. Comprised of PDQ and the recently acquired Belanger, OPW VWS will be showcasing innovative new products and industry insight at the International Carwash Association’s (ICA) upcoming Car Wash Show™.

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  • Terminal Tips: Optimizing Loading Arm Operation

    By OPW | Apr 30, 2019
    Many different styles of loading arms are deployed around the world. On a new installation, the main goal is to optimize the layout in order to make the operation as seamless as possible. On existing installations, you may have to work with a design that is less than ideal, but there are still steps you can take to optimize your situation.

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  • ElectroTite: The New Definition of Watertight Tank-Sump Systems

    By OPW | Apr 29, 2019
    Water can be a nuisance and, when left to its own devices, will creep, trickle and drip into places that it’s not wanted or needed. Recognizing the resulting demands put on fuel retailers by changes in the way that motor fuels are formulated, shipped and stored, the engineers at OPW Retail Fueling designed the patent-pending ElectroTite Dry Sump Technology, which is an extension of OPW’s FibreTite Tank Sump.

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  • Midland’s Smart-Flow® PRV Sets New Standard in Railcar Protection

    By OPW | Apr 23, 2019
    Midland is the leader in ensuring that railway personnel, the public, their communities and the environment are protected from accidents that may involve trains carrying hazardous materials. One way that Midland is meeting this standard is with its Smart-Flow® Pressure Relief Valve.

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  • Why Cleaner Fueling Experiences Are Important to Customers

    By OPW | Apr 15, 2019
    Clean sites are a competitive advantage, and OPW research shows that clean nozzles are more important to customers than the lowest price. Not having to worry about diesel and gasoline covering hands, clothes or the ground provides peace of mind for people and the environment, and it is one of the ways that OPW's 14 Series serves up a cleaner, greener fueling experience.

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  • Midland Emergency Preparedness Training Aims to Improve Railroad Safety

    By OPW | Mar 12, 2019
    Railcar leaks pose a real threat to both the environment and the bottom line of companies transporting materials by rail. With this in mind, Midland is heading out to railway sites across North America to conduct Emergency Preparedness Training for rail personnel and emergency responders.

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  • Terminal Tips: API Coupler Operation & Maintenance

    By OPW | Mar 06, 2019
    Today’s couplers are designed to stand up to heavy usage, but there are questions you should ask to make sure your couplers, and your operation, continue running smoothly.

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  • Welcome to OPW’s All-New Website!

    By OPW | Jan 25, 2019
    OPW is excited to announce that we have revolutionized our digital presence with the launch of the new opwglobal.com. Easy to navigate and mobile responsive, the new website's enhanced design introduces a series of helpful features and offers a superior experience for new and returning visitors.

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  • OPW Continues to Define What's Next

    By OPW | Jan 14, 2019
    OPW is continuing our journey of Defining What's Next across the many markets we serve. Take a look back at our highlights from 2018!

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  • Midland All Aboard for Safety Train Tour

    By OPW | Sep 27, 2018
    Midland Manufacturing has been busy this year supporting The Chlorine Institute and TRANSCAER's Rail Safety & Hazmat Emergency Response Training at stops across the United States.

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  • OPW Engineered Systems Bringing Interactive Demo to ILTA

    By OPW | Jun 05, 2018
    OPW Engineered Systems will be "Engineering What's Next" in Houston next week at the International Liquid Terminals Associations's 2018 International Operating Conference & Trade Show.

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  • OPW Redefines Reality with New Technology

    By OPW | May 03, 2018
    Continually defining what’s next, OPW is redefinging the trade show experience with Augmented Reality (AR). AR and Virtual Reality (VR) are two sides of the same coin. Think of AR as VR with one foot in the real world. AR simulates artificial objects in the real environment, whereas VR creates an artificial environment to inhabit.

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  • Discover What’s Next in Fueling Innovation at the 2018 WPMA EXPO

    By OPW | Feb 19, 2018
    OPW will introduce “what’s next” in fueling innovation at the 2018 WPMA EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada.Hosted at The Mirage on February 20-22, OPW will welcome WPMA attendees at Booth 514 for a look at its latest fueling innovations

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  • 6 Tips to “Drive Clean” on the Road to Car Wash Success from PDQ

    By OPW | Jan 18, 2018
    Convenience store owners around the world are cleaning up by tapping into the profitable car wash industry. With improved support channels and advanced technology, vehicle wash systems have never been more lucrative.

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  • #OPW125: A Celebration of People, Partnerships & Products

    By OPW | Dec 13, 2017
    Here are a few highlights from our yearlong celebration recognizing the People, Partners and Products that have allowed us to build a legacy of innovation.

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  • OPW 125 Celebration Culminates in Chicago

    By OPW | Nov 13, 2017
    Our team had a great time in Chicago meeting with industry partners and friends at 2017 PEI Convention at the NACS Show. It was truly an incredible week visiting with partners who have made our landmark 125th anniversary possible.

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  • Composite Covers are Covering the Retail Fueling Industry

    By OPW | Oct 12, 2017
    All-New Matador Composite Cover to be featured at the 2017 PEI Convention at the NACS Show.

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  • Why Are There Remove-By Dates On Fuel Nozzles?

    By Ed Kammerer | Sep 13, 2017
    At one time or another, every parent has told an obstinate child who may be questioning the need to do something, “Just do it, it’s good for you!” Which brings us to the reason why remove-by dates are placed on the hanging hardware – fuel nozzles, swivels and breakaways – that are critical components in the fueling process at all retail and commercial fueling sites: it’s good for site operators, their customers and the environment.

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Delivering the Best Quality Loading Arms

OPW offers premium-grade top and bottom loading arms, swivel joints, sight flow indicators, quick and dry disconnect couplers and safety breakaways for use in railcar rack systems and platforms, bulk plant and liquid terminals applications.

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Safe and Efficient Fueling Transportation

OPW creates components and systems for use on tank trucks, tankers and rail tank cars to provide for the safe and efficient loading, transport, transfer, handling and unloading of petroleum-based fuels, chemicals and dry bulk cargo hazardous bulk products around the world.

Fluid Transfer Group Europe Homepage

 

Revolutionizing Fueling Operations Worldwide

OPW offers solutions for conventional, vapor recovery, DEF, Ethanol, Biodiesel, CNG, LPG and Hydrogen fueling, as well as a complete portfolio of solutions for above ground storage tanks.

Retail Fueling Homepage