Fresh from a round of exploratory talks with oil terminal owners in the US and success at the Global Tank Storage Awards 2022, Managing Director Fintan Duffy says it’s the people behind him that have helped him build a global, multi award winning company.

Mr. Duffy was presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 5th Global Tank Storage Awards 2022 which took place in Rotterdam on 24 May 2022.

Terminals, Ports, and individuals from across the globe were recognised for their achievements in sustainability, efficiency and innovation and Mr Duffy was recognised by the international jury for his commitment to his role and for his achievements in non-man entry tank cleaning.

He says: “While I was delighted to be honoured with this award and recognised by my industry peers, it would not have been possible without the support of our very talented team. Our successes are not down to one person, one piece of equipment nor one part of our service but a composite of our entire offering and one that no business in our sector can duplicate.

“Re-Gen Robotics is spearheading the revolution in tank cleaning and our collective experience in robotic design and delivering an award-winning service, is what is propelling us far ahead of the competition.”

Responding to the rising number of confined space deaths, Fintan assembled a team to design a bespoke robotic cleaning service that eradicated the need for human entry into tanks. He said: “Our team has redefined how the dirtiest most dangerous tanks are cleaned, and we have set a new benchmark for tank cleaning in the sector.”

Since December 2021 Re-Gen Robotics has picked up the Energy Industry Council’s Innovation Award for delivering enhanced products, services and strategies to meet specific client needs and for building differentiation in the sector; the Sustainability Award for taking responsibility as part of their business strategy, to conserve natural resources and protect global ecosystems and the Company of the Year Award which was decided based upon their best practice scores from the EIC’s 57 industry judges.

The Northern Ireland Regional Chamber of Commerce Problem Solver Award recognised Re-Gen Robotics for businesses transforming a product/service or the market it operates in and a Made in NI Award for Digital Engineering/Technology which recognises the best used or developed software, technology, or technical processes to solve problems or add value for customers.

The company’s unparalleled technology and service is being used as a benchmark by competitors, and Mr. Duffy says: “What we can offer clients is a truly reimagined product and service that makes tank cleaning inconceivably better than anything that has gone before. We have gradually built a major position in the mainstream tank cleaning sector as it in turn, makes a seismic shift in attitude towards safety.

“Our success is down to our absolute commitment to no man entry and having a resolute focus on customers’ requirements – giving them the best service through in-depth research and analysis of their needs.

“The service we provide from start to finish is straightforward and completely transparent. Any challenges that arise are dealt with swiftly, with full transparency and with the appreciation that the efficiency of the clean is crucial to planning schedules so that the tanks can be brought back into operation within agreed timeframes.

“The speed, openness and competence of Re-Gen Robotics team has been the cornerstone of our success, for our 100% client retention rate and attaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

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The company’s tried and tested performance goes far beyond industry requirements, and their good industry practice and prudence is derived from operational experience that no other company can boast. Since 2019, Re-Gen Robotics has made £7 million investment across all key areas of their service and are preparing to invest further this year for significant international growth. Mr Duffy says that he is already seeing the results of the growth plan they put in place in 2021 and by continually investing in innovation and NPD, their business remains best in class. The company is getting ready to introduce several new patents this year, that will allow them to carry out more diverse tasks remotely, including a tank mapping localisation system and plans are in place to develop existing robotic equipment further to accommodate green fuel storage. Settling into their recently completed £1million HQ, the team operates from a hi-tech engineering and robotics hub that been designed to house the company’s research and development facility with bays installed to service their growing number of robots and tankers.

Staffing levels at the company have grown again this year, with more Design Engineers, Robot Operators and Project Managers being recruited recently to meet demand.

Mr Duffy says: “We are constantly improving our products and service and growing aggressively within our sector. We’ve just signed two major new cleaning contracts with Oil Majors and with 17 employees now in force and a recruitment campaign underway, Re-Gen Robotics is gearing up to roll out its tank cleaning service and technology to customers across the globe.”