Incomparable know-how

And here we are, face to face with Luciano Telefri, the owner of the Brescia-based company along with his brother Orazio. “Our company,” he explains, “is a family-run industry specialized in the construction and shipment of fiberglass silos and tanks, employing 15 employees at the moment. Our strengths? Firstly, our know-how, as my brother Orazio has been working with fiberglass processing for over 40 years. And then, our after-sales support: our products come with a 10-year warranty, but even in case of malfunctioning of a part that is not of our construction, such as a pump or a screw conveyor, we immediately intervene for an immediate solution to the issue. Our customers know this, and that’s why their word-of-mouth recommendation is our best selling tool.” Stepping into the warehouse where the production of fiberglass tanks takes place, well-known and appreciated even abroad, one immediately realizes that everything is organized and implemented to guarantee the highest quality to the finished product.

An example is provided by the multilayer painting of Sugar Plus tanks: externally, the fiberglass casing is painted in green, but internally, there is a layer that prevents the so-called “sweating” of the fiberglass. Then, there is a layer distributed to shield the light, and finally, the white coating that comes into contact with the liquid feed. It is also worth noting that during the assembly of galvanized iron parts – produced by third parties based on Loda and Sugar Plus’ instructions – the continuity of the wall is interrupted, particularly at the drilled holes for bolting the metal supports to the casing. Well, inside the tank, each hole is closed one by one with fiberglass and subsequent layers of painting.

Guaranteed Used

There is another aspect that makes the tanks produced by Loda for Sugar Plus special: “To our livestock customers,” Matteo Olini emphasizes, “we usually provide them with brand new tanks or refurbished tanks equipped with new distribution systems, including pumps. This is possible because, thanks to a recent investment plan, Loda is able to provide us with top-notch refurbishment services.” In these cases, the Brescia-based company takes care of everything: they retrieve the tank for refurbishment, perform the necessary cleaning – a non-trivial step that requires specially designated tanks for water decantation – then carry out any necessary repairs, replace the liquid feed distribution system, and finally arrange for shipment to the Sugar Plus customer. “The result of this entire process,” Olini states, “is that we have refurbished tanks that are 15-16 years old but still perfectly functional. This clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainability by reducing waste and extending the lifespan of the equipment.” “Furthermore,” adds Luciano Telefri, “after the refurbishment, the ten-year warranty restarts, so the used tanks are truly as good as new.” It’s a shame not to acknowledge this fact.