Construction World June 2016

AUTOMATIC TANK GAUGING LAS, which is based in

• MTG are constantly developing their instruments and firmware to stay ahead of competitors at all times. Radar gauges are now available with ‘lightning fast’ processors, minimising level measurement delays, traditionally a problem for radar level measurement. Updates however remain compatible with predecessor models. Exiting new inventory control firmware underway due for release late 2017 with unprecedented features. LAS looks forward to taking the African journey with Motherwell Tank Gauging bringing a new approach to Custody Transfer Level Measurement to African clients where it was believed that such installations are costly investments reserved for only a few big role players.

Tank Storage industry with solutions for the past 150 years. They have traditionally been targeting UK and European markets and only relative recently started branching out with a larger global footprint. Motherwell Tank Gauging’s comprehen- sive range of ATG equipment provides a complete custody transfer solution from a selection of either Servo or Radar gauges, auxiliary equipment such as averaging temperature probes with or without water sensing, optional interfacing units for SCADA or DCS interfacing to Inventory Control Firmware. LAS values MTG’s offering as we consider it perfectly suitable for sub-Saharan African applications for the following reasons: • Custody Transfer (OIML R85) approvals • User Friendly HMI for ease of operation and reduced training needs • Simplified site installation architecture with resultant reduced cost and increased system reliability • Standardised communication modes vs proprietary protocols simplifying 3 rd party integration • Hi-tech, accurate measurement yet simplified installation and maintenance • Features available on MTG equipment are available as standard features vs costly options on competitor models • Features available on MTG Inventory Control Firmware is available as standard features vs costly options on competitor firmware

South Africa, has been the market leading equipment and service supplier in the High Accuracy Tank Level Measurement market in sub- Saharan Africa for the past 25 years.

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In our quest to continue providing clients with better, more updated solutions to suit their requirements staying ahead of the game with cost

effective solutions yet more stringent control on environmental and ergonomic impact, LAS partnered with a UK based company that was able to fulfil these exact needs. Mother- well Tank Gauging (MTG) is a new name in Southern Africa but they are part of Moth- erwell Tank Protection whom provided the

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