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Diageo is adding to its fleet of iconic Guinness–branded tankers with the acquisition of 10 new bulk beer tankers from Crossland Tankers, providing a significant boost to the Swatragh–based business.

The new tankers each have a capacity of 30,000 litres and transport freshly brewed beer from the Guinness brewery at St. James’s Gate in Dublin to Diageo’s packaging plants in East Belfast and Runcorn in the North of England. Operated by Associated Global Logistics (AGL), the tankers are a familiar sight to drivers on the M1 motorway between Dublin and Belfast.

This latest investment brings Diageo Ireland’s total number of bulk beer tankers to 163 with the new units due to enter service in October 2018. During peak production the fleet of tankers make more than 240 return trips per week moving beer from the Guinness brewery to the two packaging sites.

Commenting on the purchase of the new tankers, Diageo Ireland’s Logistics Manager Colm Hughes said: “Diageo is delighted and proud to have sourced these tankers from a local firm. As a global leader in beverage alcohol, the transport of our beer is a key priority and these tankers will play an important role in our operations. Reliability, innovation and quality are all key considerations when selecting a new tanker fleet and these vehicles have provided all three.”

Stephen McFerran, Business Development Manager at Crossland Tankers added: “We are thrilled to strengthen our long–term association with Diageo through this order. All ten tankers have been built at our Swatragh Facility in County Londonderry. Crossland has been able to incorporate a well proven design with modern manufacturing methods to provide an innovative long–life solution.”

Notes to editor

The new tankers from Crossland have a stainless steel monocoque chassis, a characteristic shared by Formula 1 racing cars, with the tank itself making up part of the chassis. In addition to an improved aesthetic, the new chassis increases strength and enables heavier loads to be carried due to the weight savings. This design will help Diageo to reduce its carbon footprint through reduction of weight, as the tank is being pulled more easily when empty.

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including: Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies; Smirnoff, Ketel One and Cîroc vodkas; Bulleit Bourbon; Captain Morgan; Baileys; Don Julio; Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is one of the largest and best–performing food and drink exporters in Ireland producing Guinness, Smithwick’s, Harp and Hop House 13, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Roe & Co Irish Whiskey.

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Caption – (L–R): Ray Andrews, Operations Director of AGL; Stephen McFerran, Business Develop Manager at Crossland Tankers; and Diageo Ireland’s Logistics Manager Colm Hughes.

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