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As the UK’s number 1 manufacturer of steel storage tanks, we are aware of the history and past when it comes to the steel storage tank industry. However, we know that this is not common knowledge for all. While many people are aware of their needs for our products, they also...

Living in the UK means that at some point, you will get caught in the rain. Like it or not, this is the norm for our part of the world, and it’s only going to continue - so embrace it. While we can’t do anything for the puddles that appear...

Whichever way you look at it, England, Britain, in fact, the United Kingdom; has always been known as the pioneer of manufacturing. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century, it has been a proud producer of many important global products, resources, entertainment and supplies. Whilst once a great nation...

Here at Tuffa Tanks, as the UK’s No 1 manufacturer; we supply a vast range of industries and companies with the highest quality storage tanks available. Whether your needs are domestic, commercial, water, oil or chemical related or you require something more bespoke; we have the solution to your problem....

There have been a number of major oil spills across the globe over the last century. Not all have been devastating environmentally, which is something to be thankful for, but all are polluting the environment; resulting in damage to animals, wildlife, land and sea. Many oil spills take years to...

Storage. Something that is needed for almost everything out there that needs to be contained, amidst all the things we accumulate in a lifetime. Here at Tuffa, we think we all underestimate how much we rely on storage, though, so we’ve put together some common uses of storage below. Clothes, belongings,...

Farms and agricultural work is known to be the backbone of our country, and for many, many hundreds of years it was what set us apart from the rest of mainland Europe - it was what made Britain great. Whilst farming is not as popular in recent years, it still remains...

For animal and garden lovers alike, the upcoming winter weather can be a concern. Ensuring animal feed and bedding stays dry throughout rain, snow and potential flooding, making sure livestock have fresh water close by when the water freezes over and harvesting natural rainwater for your garden or allotment are...

There are often terms within industries that are used every day, but some of us may not actually be too aware of what this means. So, if you don’t want to admit to it, but do need to know; read on, your secret is safe with us. What is a...

Large oil spills are a form of pollution and particularly harmful to the environment. They are also a major fire hazard as oil is extremely flammable. So, here at Tuffa Tanks, we have put together a few suggestions on how to clean up an oil spill. There are many variations...

There is no doubt that the last few weeks have been a good indicator of the fact that winter is en route to the UK. Which, of course, means that we are all going to be ready with our ice scrapers, windscreen covers and de-icer. Undoubtedly there is nothing worse...

So we all know that the oil industry is an extremely wealthy one, for both the producers of oil and the consumers of it. But do we actually know how much of our everyday products contain oil or petroleum? Do we know everything there is to know about it? Here...

Following on from our previous Surprising Places Where Oil Is Stored article, we were so incredibly surprised that we thought we would mention a few other things that (amazingly) contain petroleum or oil to some extent. Toothpaste How many times a day do you brush your teeth? Did you know...

We are largely all aware that our cars and most modes of transport run on petroleum oil (petrol) but we’re not so sure that you would have known what else runs on the fuel. Read Tuffa Tanks blog to see just some of the most bizarre things that are party...

Water tanks may serve a wide range of uses here at Tuffa, also coming in many different forms, but even an appreciation of the finer points of our range for the domestic, agricultural or commercial customer may not quite prepare you for the sight of one particular water tank across...

When one is ordering a storage tank from Tuffa, many a decision will need to be made on specification and features, with one of the most fundamental being whether to opt for a plastic or steel storage tank. Steel oil tanks certainly offer many benefits, including a range of colours...

If you read our recent brief run-through of the history of water tanks here on the Tuffa blog, you may well have been amazed by how long a journey this vital invention has undergone - as long as that of human civilisation itself. What you might not have realised, is...

Given the seemingly endless range of oils that one may need to safely and securely store - from petrol and diesel to waste oils, lubricants and biofuels - it makes sense for any leading supplier to offer an extensive range of storage solutions. Certainly, here at Tuffa, we have thought...

Tuffa can trace its history back more than 25 years, and for all of that period of time, it has been manufacturing above ground water tanks. If there's any company that you should turn to, therefore, for the complete solutions for the storage of potable or non-potable (process) water, it...

For as long as human civilisation has existed, the need has also existed for a means of storing water that does not harm it, shielding it from such ambient negative influences as viruses, algae, bacteria and the accumulation of minerals. Water can be potentially contaminated in all manner of ways,...

We live in an uncertain world, in which there can never be guarantees about the availability or price of vital fuel. Even in a better-case scenario, a lot of your time can be wasted in queues at the pumps. If you suspect that there must be a better way of...

When we receive enquiries here at Tuffa about our plastic oil tanks, we don't just field questions about the suitability of plastic tanks versus steel tanks - both being offered by us - or even merely more technical queries relating to safe and legal oil storage. What many of our...

The highly specialised nature of chemicals like de-icer, anti-freeze, AdBlue, hydrochloric acid, calcium nitrate and sodium hypochlorite also necessitates the most sensitive storage of these liquids - and when a chemical storage tank needs to be ordered for just such a purpose, it is so often the Uttoxeter-based Tuffa that...

Tuffa has a strong reputation for the design and manufacture of water tanks - after all, we have been involved in this product category for more than 25 years - and it isn't just drinking water solutions or rainwater harvesting tanks that we supply. That's because we also produce a...

Today's fuel storage applications are increasingly demanding bunded tanks as a bare minimum, but when the customer wants to go so much further than that bare minimum, they - more often than not - choose the offerings of the Uttoxeter firm, Tuffa. As a manufacturer with decades of experience in...

Steel tanks have long been one of our proudest specialities here at Tuffa. While many may find our plastic storage tanks to be more than sufficient for their requirements on account of such advantages as their light weight, durability, ease of transportation and corrosion resistance, for some, it is steel...

For UK households that aren't part of the mains gas grid, keeping an oil storage tank could be a great alternative. Having your own domestic heating oil system comes with a number of advantages, and we've written a quick list of the ways in which you could benefit. No need...

One might expect a firmly established and widely renowned storage tank specialist to offer no less than the complete range of tank options, which is certainly something that can be said of our own chemical storage tank selection here at Tuffa. Whatever chemical you need to store for all manner...

Whatever type of bunded oil tank one could conceivably require, it would seem that Tuffa has a model to suit within its present range. Fuels, petrol, biofuels and lubricants can all be stored by various Tuffa tanks, as can diesel - for which options are available in both plastic and...

A plastic tank may be perfectly sufficient for a broad range of customer liquid storage needs. Certainly, here at Tuffa, purchasing a plastic tank means purchasing a tank that is corrosion-resistant, UV stabilised, lightweight and durable. It also means buying a tank that is fully lockable and able to be...