frequently asked questions (FAQ's)


about altret


 Who are ALTRET?

ALTRET are innovative, industry leading suppliers of advanced technology water and wastewater treatment chemicals for industrial, commercial and process applications; disinfectants and sanitizers, speciality marine and cleaning chemicals, eco-friendly enzymes and biological formulations, specialist wipes, water quality analysis equipment, portable field testing kits, chemical reagents, specialist laboratory water analysis services, plant installations, dosing and chemical control equipment.

Through our commitment to innovation, research and development activities, product performance and industry leading service excellence we are able to deliver significant advantage to our global customers and partners. This holistic approach to customer service and partnership development is further enhanced by our award winning, fully transactional online procurement facility, www.altret.com. This facility allows our customers to buy excellent value, high quality chemical products quickly and securely over the Internet.

 Is technical support available?

Yes. ALTRET are able to offer in-depth technical support services on all products, and product applications, please contact our technical team for further assistance and advice.

 How can I contact ALTRET?

Contacting us is easy, either telephone us on +91 (0) 261 2451807-809 , fax +91 (0) 261 2434517, mail, e-mail info@altret.com or use the Contact Us link on any page. We look forward to hearing from you.

 How is my privacy protected?

ALTRET take your privacy very seriously; please refer to our Privacy statement.

 Who owns ALTRET?

ALTRET Ltd is a privately held Limited company registered in the India. ALTRET is owned and operated by experienced chemical industry and business professionals. To learn more about our key people see about us.



products


 What products are available?

ALTRET offers an extensive range of excellent water wastewater treatment chemicals, Hygiene care products, Combustion Monitoring Chemicals, speciality chemicals, general chemicals, water test kits, reagents, and more. Our speciality water treatment chemicals include boiler water treatment chemicals, cooling water chemicals, biocides, chemicals for scale control, , antifoams and defoamers, flocculants, polymers, reverse osmosis chemicals, Descaling product range ,construction chemicals and more. Our water testing and analysis equipment range includes portable water test kits for management, boiler and cooling water testing etc. replacement chemical reagents, dip slides and more.

 What are boiler water treatment chemicals?

ALTRET's advanced boiler water treatment chemicals include scale and corrosion inhibitors, antifoams, sludge conditioners and more, used for improving the efficiency of steam and other boiler systems.

 What are cooling water chemicals?

ALTRET's cooling water treatment chemicals are used to protect systems from the four problems suffered by such systems namely, scale, corrosion, suspended solids and bio-fouling. These chemicals help improve system efficiency and maintain safe working conditions within the cooling system itself.

 What are resin and reverse osmosis membrane cleaners?

Resin and membrane cleaning chemicals are used to remove fouling, such as iron from base exchange softeners, and reverse osmosis membranes.

 What are general chemicals?

Our general chemicals include general-purpose cleaners, scale and rust removers, janitorial products, liquid soaps, closed circuit corrosion inhibitors and fuel oil additives.

 What are water testing kits and reagents?

Our excellent range of high performance water testing kits and reagents allow the convenient field analysis of water and other aqueous solutions. Test kits include applications boiler water testing, cooling water testing,ALTRET's test kit products are extremely versatile, cost competitive and used widely throughout industry.



general questions


 How does ALTRET create value?

ALTRET create value in a number of ways: Delivering high performance, advanced technology products to create superior added value for our customers is one of the fundamentals of our business model.

Our 'single source' supplier approach allows our customers to minimise their procurement costs, their management input and maximise their bulk purchasing power. This approach is greatly enhanced by our fully transactional web site, www.ALTRET.com. This online facility allows our customers to procure excellent value, high quality chemical products quickly and securely over the Internet from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our products are manufactured to consistently high standards including ISO 9000 and Responsible Care. Because our business is primarily Internet based; we have stripped out many of those costly overheads our more traditional competitors have to bear. These and other savings are always passed directly onto our customers.

 What else is available at ALTRET?

ALTRET's core business is based on providing high performance, advanced technology water and wastewater treatment chemicals, specialty chemicals, water test kits, reagents and specialist equipment.

You will also find additional information resources on our web site including the popular Industry Knowledge feature, developed to keep you up to date with current industry issues. You may also wish to subscribe to our excellent e-newsletter. ALTRET also provide extensive product specifications against each product listing and where appropriate, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

 Does ALTRET produce a newsletter?

Yes. ALTRET produces an excellent e-newsletter, which is available free of charge. The newsletter is produced monthly and covers exciting and topical industry issues, new products and special offers. To start receiving our newsletter click here, you can cancel your subscription at any time.

 Who can use www.ALTRET.com?

Anyone with access to the Internet can browse www.altret.com, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please feel free to browse our comprehensive products database that includes latest prices, specification details, and where appropriate, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Ordering products is simple: orders can be placed in several ways, either telephone ALTRET on +91 (0) 261 2451807, fax +91 (0) 261 2434517, mail, e-mail or order online.

To obtain an ALTRET business account you must first complete our registration process. Registration is straightforward and can be done in a number of ways, either telephone ALTRET on +91 (0) 261 2451807-809, fax +91 (0) 261 2434517, e-mail, mail or simply click on the "register" link at the top of any page and provide the information requested. Once your application has been approved you will receive confirmation of your registration, a user name and your own password. For further information on registration please contact us.

 How do I register with ALTRET?

Registration is straightforward and can be done in a number of ways, either telephone ALTRET on +44 (0) 161 877 2334, fax +44 (0) 870 135 6389, e-mail, mail or simply click on the "register" link at the top of any page and provide the information requested. Once your application has been approved you will receive confirmation of your registration, a user name and your own password. For further information on registration please contact us.

 How do I place an order?

You can place orders in several ways, either telephone ALTRET on +91 (0) 261 2451807-809, fax +91 (0) 261 2434517, mail, e-mail or order online via the www.ALTRET.com. To place an order you must have an approved ALTRET business account. To apply for one is straightforward and can be done in a number of ways, via telephone +91 (0) 261 2451807-809, fax +91 (0) 261 2434517, e-mail, mail or simply click on the "register" link at the top of any page and provide the information requested. Once your application has been approved you will receive confirmation of your registration, a user name and your own password. For further information on registration please contact us.

To place an order online at www.altret.com: firstly, you must enter your own "secure" users area, to do this simply click on the "login" link at the top of any page, you will then be prompted for your user name and password. Once you have entered that information you will enter your own account area. Find the product you wish to order using the search facilities available, choose the quantity you wish to order from the options available and then click the "add to order" button. You will then be asked to confirm a delivery address. Finally you should review your order, check it for accuracy and then click the "confirm order" button. You'll receive an e-mail to confirm your order has been successfully submitted.

 What payment terms are available?

Payment terms are outlined in our Terms & Conditions. No discounts are allowed for early payment, although we recommend that payment be made on or before the invoice due date to avoid incurring late payment surcharges.

 What payment methods are available?

In addition to your ALTRET business account, we can also arrange for you to make payments in a number of different ways.

 In what currencies are prices listed?

Product prices are listed in the following currencies: UK Sterling, Euros and US Dollars.

All prices are quoted ex-works and exclude tax, delivery and insurance.

 Is www.altret.com a secure site?

Yes. When you do business with us online you can be sure your information is secure. We use the latest technology, including data encryption, firewalls and server authentication through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL). Once registered, you must keep your username and password secure at all times, if you think they have been compromised you MUST contact us immediately. For further details on security please refer to our Security & Privacy statements.

 How do I change my registration details?

You can change your business account registration details by contacting us; we will make the alterations for you.

 How can I check the status of my order?

You can check the status of your orders at any time by logging into your own account area.

 Do I have to use the web to place orders?

No, it merely offers an alternative purchasing option. All products offered at ALTRET can be purchased in several ways, either telephone ALTRET on +44 (0) 161 877 2334, fax +44 (0) 870 135 6389, mail, e-mail info@altret.com or place orders online.

 What are ALTRET's terms of business?

Please review our Terms & Conditions.

 How is product quality assured?

Delivering consistently high quality products is a fundamental part of the way ALTRET do business. Our products are manufactured to stringent quality standards including ISO 9000.



delivery


 How do ALTRET deliver products?

Our extensive logistics experience allows us to deliver on our sales promises. All products are delivered using experienced, ALTRET approved carriers.

 What are ALTRET's delivery charges?

For online orders our delivery charges are calculated automatically at the point of order, all we ask is that your delivery address details are given to us at least 48 hours prior to your first order being placed for delivery to that address. For further information please contact us.

 Where do ALTRET deliver?

Our logistics expertise extends globally allowing us to ship to most destinations, for further details please contact us.



partnership opportunities


 How do I partner with ALTRET?

As a leading supplier of high quality water treatment and specialty chemical products ALTRET have stringent partner expectations. If you are interested in partnering with ALTRET and are committed to industry leading innovation, service delivery and excellence, please contact us to discuss the exciting opportunities that may be available.

 Do ALTRET provide support for their partners?

Yes, extensive commercial and technical support facilities are available for all ALTRET partners. Contact us for further details.

 Where are partnership opportunities located?

ALTRET is a global operator; please contact us to discover opportunity locations.




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