JF HILLEBRAND GROUP
Given the evolution over the last decade of the major global wine markets to ship in bulk and bottle at destination , in 2007 the JF Hillebrand Group had the foresight to purchase Trans Ocean Distribution ( TOD ), the market leader in flexitank production and technology . This acquisition included three factories in China , Malaysia , and South Africa as well as a dedicated R & D team who continue to develop and enhance the flexitank product including tailoring specific bespoke solutions for individual customers .
Shipping lines were initially hesitant at the concept of fitting flexitanks inside standard containers , as early efforts would cause containers to bulge – making it difficult to slot them amongst other containers on a ship . Containers equipped with
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