Quala Expands Service Offerings to Include Commercial Waste Water Treatment and Disposal at Several Locations Nationwide

TAMPA, Fla., May 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Quala, North America's trusted leader in sustainable container solutions, announced today the addition of commercial waste waster treatment and disposal as a new business segment at many of their locations.    

"Adding commercial waste water treatment and disposal is a strategic move for us as we continue to add and diversify our lines of business," said Mike Bauer, CEO Quala. "Adding this service at many of our locations will help us maximize our value at both existing and prospective customers to satisfy our growing customer base's expanding market needs. The company has experienced significant growth since 2009 and I expect to see that pattern continue. This new service will be well positioned to create value for our customers and stakeholders."

Quala's waste water management program encompasses a broad range of efforts that promote effective and responsible wastewater treatment and disposal, as well as the encouragement of the protection and restoration of our nation's watersheds. All waste water generated from an internal or external cleaning operation is pretreated and discharged in accordance with the Clean Water Act and in full compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and local Publicly Owned Treatment Works. Additionally, any waste water collected or transported off-site is done so in full compliance with applicable regulations. At Quala, we will always adhere to the most environmentally sound waste water procedures.

Quala currently offers commercial waste water treatment and disposal at Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge, LA; Parker, PA; and Vancouver, WA. Quala plans to open commercial waste water treatment and disposal locations in Charlotte, NC; Houston, TX; Neenah, WI; Saraland, AL; and Shreveport, LA.

"This is an exciting time for Quala," said President Terry O'Brien. "The addition of commercial waste water treatment and disposal at many of our locations nationwide allows us to continue to expand our service offerings to our valued customers while still maintaining our focus on safety, environmental stewardship and quality service. This addition offers our existing customers enhanced service capabilities at the most robust facility network in the industry."

About Quala:
Quala is a privately owned company, providing sustainable container solutions to the chemical, oil & gas, transportation, food & beverage, automotive and environmental services industries. Quala operates in 55+ locations in 26 states and Canada. With almost 60 years experience and over 600 dedicated professionals, Quala is North America's largest independent provider of tank trailer cleaning, ISO container depot services and IBC cleaning, testing and reconditioning services. Quala is a proud member of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA). (www.quala.us.com).

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