Martek Marine (Martek) is offering a fresh approach to calibration gas supply for the maritime industry. 98% of the company’s FastCalGas orders are shipped within just 24 hours, thanks to lean order processing, married with an extensive and robust global supply chain. Customers can purchase gas quickly and easily online, anytime, anywhere in world and with all hazardous cargo paperwork taken care of, there is no complicated exchange of communications. Breaking from the norm, Martek are the only calibration gas supplier offering this unique service.

A one-stop-shop when it comes to procuring calibration/span and quad gas, FastCalGas is a fully managed service. Martek know when a customer’s gas is about to run out and will send out an alert to the customer in good time. This ensures that a vessel’s calibration gas stocks for portable and fixed gas detectors never run dry. By using the best, high-quality materials, Martek are able to boast a 27-month shelf life on gases, which is the highest shelf life in the industry.

Strategically placed and expanding gas stocks are held globally, in Sheffield in the UK, Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Fujairah in the UAE, Shanghai in China, Houston & Tampa in the USA and in Singapore. Global stockholding enables Martek to keep delivery prices low and supply fast. The company will even hold gas stock on a call-off basis at any of their global gas hubs. Martek not only provide mixed gases, but also a large range of flow rates too, typically ranging between 0.5 and 1.5 litres per minute (LPM). Compatibility is guaranteed thanks to the supply of conversion regulators with flexible tubing which ‘push-fit’ into a range of manufacturer’s adapters.

Further benefits to the service include 30-day credit terms on gas orders up to £4,000, following a successful credit check. In addition, a “Lifetime Happiness Guarantee”, makes the process of changing gas supplier financially risk-free. If customers are not happy with any aspect of the FastCalGas service or support, then Martek offer a full refund, plus an additional 10%. All gas cylinders are fully recyclable. Martek even offer a recycling tool to render the cylinders ready for recycling.

“Unlike many gas companies, we’re fully immersed in the marine industry, so we know the challenges related to working on and around ships,” said Paul Luen, Martek Group, CEO. “Until the FastCalGas service was launched, it was the norm to have to chase quotes, to be charged inflated prices and be faced with an administrative nightmare every time you needed to buy calibration gas. In contrast, our customers can buy gas online and we complete the necessary hazardous cargo paperwork on their behalf. Customers have their gas shipped within 24 hours, safe in the knowledge that thanks to our global gas hubs, they are paying a highly competitive price. This, teamed with unrivalled customer support, means we’re offering a radically different approach to calibration gas supply.”

Source: Martek Marine