In an exclusive interview during the NISTM 2025 conference, Allie Alderson, Director of Strategic Growth and Sustainability at HMT LLC, explained how the company is transforming the industrial storage sector through technological solutions aimed at solving the industry’s most common challenges, such as vapor loss, limited tank capacity, and compliance with new environmental regulations.
HMT LLC Technological Innovations
Depending on the tank’s use, loading frequency, and stored products, the company offers different technological alternatives. For example, for demanding environments such as crude oil tanks, Aluminator 1000 floating roofs stand out for their strength and durability, while for those looking for a lighter alternative, the Allentech skin and pontoon system is an affordable and efficient option.
In addition, the company has developed suspended and automated systems that allow the configuration of the roof legs to be modified without the need to enter the tank, significantly increasing operational safety.
South Africa case
A concrete example of the company’s impact was in South Africa, where the company helped a refinery in the process of converting to a terminal. There, they recommended replacing external roofs with
Regulatory compliance and adaptation
The HMT LLC team remains vigilant in the face of new regulatory requirements. In the United States, for example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now requires liquid mounted sealing systems, to which HMT responded by designing a new seal that meets the requirements without compromising the durability its customers expect.
Through a dedicated in-house team and constant feedback from global operators, HMT adapts its portfolio to remain relevant in the face of regulatory changes.
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