A new diesel exhaust fluid production and packaging facility
had its grand opening March 13 at the Port of Stockton.
Diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF, is a new product required by
many heavy-duty trucks, pickups, SUVs, vans, agricultural, construction and
forestry equipment built after January 2010.
DEF is used to destroy harmful emissions in the exhaust and
meet the EPA’s latest strict environmental standards. Emissions legislation
came into force in January 2010 requiring diesel vehicles to significantly
reduce harmful emissions of NOx and particulate matter.
DEF, which is non-hazardous, is sprayed into the exhaust and
combines with a catalyst to break down the harmful pollutant NOx into nitrogen
and water.
The Stockton facility, which is run by Texas-based company
Victory Blue, now produces, packages and distributes the exhaust fluid for
various companies, including Cummins and Valvoline.
“This facility helps to solidify our distribution network on
the West Coast,” Victory Executive Vice President Jason Lower said. “We are
confident that our new Stockton, California facility will provide a much needed
supply solution to the region. We are proud to bring jobs to the area and be a
contributor to the ongoing efforts to improve air quality through cleaner
emissions for future generations.”
The new, 40,000-square-foot production facility at the Port
of Stockton has bulk loading 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as an inventory
of totes, drums, jugs and a line of equipment for end users.
The facility will have the ability to produce millions of
gallons of product annually, Victory Blue President Tom Paquin said March 13.
