The Future List

Loadtec, Smeeth

This small team of engineers are experts in how to fill and empty liquid tankers – and stop workers falling from height. They are specialists in transferring liquids on a large scale and make loading arms used to fill oil tankers. Founded in 1996, it has clients across Africa, the Middle East and Asia in the chemical, aviation, fertiliser and petroleum industries. Its marine loading arms transfer liquids and gas across all vessels from river barges to super tankers. Its technology also helps transfer fuels in freezing conditions on hard-to-reach oil rigs, particularly in Russia. It also makes platforms to ensure workers use their equipment without risk of falling.