Liquip: AJL Heavy Equipment and Liquip partnership to accommodate thriving industries

AJL is a proud and longstanding Liquip International distributor. Servicing the Tasmanian market, AJL provide, install, repair and maintain genuine Liquip products used in new trailer manufacture, tanker servicing and truck retrofitting. AJL's stock of fuel-specific parts reflects the stringent maintenance requirements of the bulk fuel transport industry and accompanying environmental protection requirements. Together with their local knowledge and expertise, and the support of the Liquip nation-wide sales support network AJL employs a holistic approach to equipment maintenance. AJL brings a broad mix of expertise to servicing equipment from the wheels up by providing general maintenance, fleet management, application engineering, maintenance planning, budgeting and general engineering. To keep up with customer requirements, AJL's skilled technicians work around the clock both on and off site to suit customer operations. AJL's mission statement reflects its commitment to first-class infrastructure, with construction of its state-of-the-art 3,500-square-metre maintenance facility in Burnie which was completed in 2015. AJL's Burnie Workshop Supervisor, Michael Shires, says one of the things he likes most about AJL is that every day presents a new opportunity. "With such a big, diverse business, you're always bound to come across something new," he says. "The Dangerous Goods (DG) work is a big part of our daily workload, along with keeping on top of the servicing and repairs of major fleets. We strive to offer our customer the best service and the end result of keeping the vehicles moving and the customers happy is the most rewarding part for me." In 2021, a similar 3,500-square-metre facility in Truganina was added to the 2,000-square-metre and 1,500-square-metre sites on Webb Dock and Appleton Dock, Melbourne. Increasing workloads sees AJL's second Tasmanian site at Devonport also undergoing major upgrades. In addition to traditional workshop functions, Burnie's facility includes a designated DG bay which is segregated from the main workshop to enable the company to complete a variety of services on any configuration of hazardous DG vehicles including: Degassing of road tankers and self-bunded storage tanks, welding and general repairs, gas free certificates,Safe Load passes, 30 Month inspections, return to work and general hydro testing, hose testing and certification, transport equipment fit ups and meter and level gauging calibrations. To support their fuel related operations AJL have dedicated an onsite equipment store for technicians to use so all necessary equipment is always on hand. The DG bay contains a second level platform, with a drawbridge incorporating a safety harness at the rear, to enable safe access to all compartments from the tanker hatches. Both levels have their own hot water pressure washers as well as truck wash and degreaser on tap. Onsite AJL also have a three bay boilermaker workshop for welding repairs, modification and fabrication, ten service bays with two oil gantries for general maintenance and repairs, a service pit and roller brake tester. "We've invested heavily in the fuel service industry with infrastructure, spare parts, ongoing staff training and compliance," says AJL General Manager, Phil Duthoit. "We work closely with Liquip International and other fuel system manufacturers to provide the best solutions to our customers. We have dedicated personnel for fuel system servicing and repairs and see it as an integral part of our business." AJL is a certified Safe Load Program (SLP) and fuel tanker hydro testing facility. SLP and the associated Pass-2-Load Scheme apply to all tankers loading fuel products and gantries at facilities operated by major oil companies. It ensures all fuel hoses and equipment are tested and maintained at six-month intervals to ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards and codes and SLP standard reference documents. This ensures the safest possible entry, loading and exit at fuel storage facilities. AJL's technicians undergo stringent training and are well versed in DG compliance and its strict guidelines. As a part of their quality assurance process, supervisors must check and sign off on all servicing and repairs. These records can be provided to customers as needed. This ensures equipment is 100 per cent fit for work and is safe and compliant. AJL's commitment to the bulk tanker industry is recognised and appreciated by major Tasmanian fuel hauliers who choose AJL to inspect and service their vehicles, including Lowes Petroleum, Bennett's Petroleum, Bonney Energy and Tas Petroleum. AJL has recently been acknowledged by Tas Petroleum for this commitment and dedication. Tas Petroleum Maintenance Manager, Glen Doherty, thanks AJL for its quality service. "We would like to take the opportunity to thank AJL for their prompt & excellent level of service provided to maintain our fleet of tankers," he says. "It's extremely convenient to get our DG inspections done in Devonport as our trucks load out of the Shell terminal every day. We always find it easy to communicate with Paul & Brett at East Devonport regarding bookings and pick up times. We look forward to continuing the relationship with AJL's Burnie workshop as well." [caption id="attachment_48006" align="alignnone" width="940"] AHL Heavy Equipment's 3,500-square-metre, state of-the-art maintenance facility in Burnie, Tasmania.[/caption] The post AJL Heavy Equipment and Liquip partnership to accommodate thriving industries appeared first on Trailer Magazine.