Tapco Inc. Press Release
World Grain (Sept. 2000 issue)
8/17/00

Tapco Inc. introduces its new line of molded EuroBuckets™

Tapco Inc. introduces its new line of molded EuroBuckets™ in polyethylene, nylon and urethane. These buckets are specifically engineered to replace existing European style steel buckets. While there are alternatives to steel European style buckets on the market, only Tapco has given the nonmetallic option the proper engineering needed to make the change worthwhile. By keeping the same degree of taper on the sides, the EuroBucket maintains competitive capacities with the steel counterpart. Wall thickness in the EuroBuckets is comparable with Tapco's CC-HD American grain buckets. Thicker walls mean stronger and longer wearing buckets. Steel European style buckets have unique rolled front and side edges that aid in the filling of the bucket. Only Tapco EuroBuckets emulate this rolled edge and therefore load and fill exactly the same as the steel buckets. Unlike steel buckets, nonmetallic EuroBuckets will not spark or act as an ignition source. This feature, along with their ability to give or yield, under impact, is one of the major reasons that 90% of the elevator buckets used in the United States and Canada are nonmetallic. There are four sizes of molded EuroBuckets in stock. Plans call for more sizes this year with the full line being completed in 2001. Inventory is being stocked in Europe as well as the United States. The worldwide acceptance of Tapco buckets, as well as the popularity of the European style bucket makes this an important and exciting addition to the Tapco line of elevator buckets.