November 5, 2024
LIQAL Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
As LIQAL celebrates its 10-year anniversary, we speak with Tijn van de Reijt, General Manager at LIQAL, a part of Dover Fueling Solutions® (“DFS”). Throughout this interview we delve into the brand's history, its key challenges, accomplishments and aspirations, and explore Tijn's role within the company.
Can you please provide more information about LIQAL, including its history, culture and the journey it has undertaken to this point?
At LIQAL, we are committed to creating a cleaner future for our planet. It is in our DNA to pave the way for a more efficient tomorrow. Our advanced technology and real-time data insights empower fuel retailers to merge sustainability with an exceptional fueling experience.
Founded in 2014, LIQAL has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation in the transport fueling industry. In 2016, we introduced our patented micro liquefaction technology, followed by the launch of our patented nozzle docking technology in 2017. Recognizing the increasing significance of data, we invested in our own SCADA system and rolled out an advanced remote operations system in 2018. Additionally, the launch of our bio-LNG liquefier enabled us to reduce fuel costs and lower CO2 emissions during the production of bio-LNG. By 2019, after five years of rapid development, we had outgrown our previous office space and relocated to accommodate our ongoing expansion.
In 2021, LIQAL was acquired by DFS. DFS is part of Dover Corporation and a leading provider of advanced energy dispensing equipment, electronic automation, point-of-sale and payment systems, automatic tank gauging and subscription solutions to fueling and convenience retail customers worldwide. Comprised of brands Wayne Fueling Systems, Tokheim®, OPW®, ClearView, PetroVend®, ProGauge, Fairbanks, AvaLAN Networks™, LIQAL and Bulloch Technologies®, DFS is dedicated to offering a broad range of solutions that power vehicles, including conventional fuel and clean energy products that support gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel and ethanol as well as liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen (H2), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗜𝗤𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲?
I have been with LIQAL for four years, initially joining as the Operations Manager, where I oversaw all aspects of project execution and service delivery. For the past two years, I have served as the General Manager, taking on the ultimate responsibility for the entire LIQAL brand.
During your time at LIQAL, what are some of your professional accomplishments you are most proud of?
The integration of LIQAL into DFS was a two-year initiative that required collaboration with new colleagues in Europe. By fostering cultural alignment and maintaining a strong focus, our team was able to work closely together, resulting in the development of new procedures, innovative products, a broader customer base, and, most importantly, an expanded team.
𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗙𝗦 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭, 𝗟𝗜𝗤𝗔𝗟 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗜𝗤𝗔𝗟 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗙𝗦 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆?
LIQAL is a young and dynamic company that has been making strides for the past decade and is eager to continue its growth. Thanks to the support of DFS, we've been able to expand our team with new talent through the assistance of the DFS HR Business Partner. We're also excited to welcome a Major Oil Company (MOC) as a new customer, made possible through the efforts of the DFS Key Account team. Additionally, we've been addressing financial considerations with the guidance of DFS Finance. These are just a few examples of how DFS has played a vital role in our development.
In its 10-year history, what do you consider to be LIQAL’s biggest accomplishment?
The most significant achievement of LIQAL is its contribution to the decarbonization of transport fuels, accomplished through the installation and maintenance of up to 30 LNG sites and 2 hydrogen facilities.
𝗜𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟬-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗟𝗜𝗤𝗔𝗟’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆?
LIQAL's Boil-off Gas Treatment Unit (BTU) ensures an ideal environment for LNG storage. This modular unit eliminates the necessity for active management of storage pressure, thereby reducing the reliance on LIN consumption and logistics. As a result, it maximizes LNG storage capacity, facilitating optimal delivery of LNG fuel to your station.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?
The primary challenge facing the fuel industry is the speed at which traditional fuels are transitioning to clean energy alternatives. Maintaining pace with this shift will be a top priority for LIQAL and DFS.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗜𝗤𝗔𝗟 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝟬-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆?
To mark the 10-year anniversary we’ll be gathering with our team in Breda for an evening filled with dinner, drinks, and a special giveaway to commemorate this milestone.
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