Omni Tanker

What Omni Tanker does

Omni Tanker, founded in 2006 in Sydney, Australia and previously known as Evolution Tankers, designs and manufactures specialised tank containers and road tankers for the transport and storage of dangerous goods, high-pressure gases and cryogenic fluids. The company's flagship technology is the patented OmniTANK platform, a three-layer composite construction combining OmniSHIELD (a seamless thermoplastic interior providing chemical resistance), OmniBIND (a proprietary high-strength interface), and OmniFORT (a carbon fibre reinforced polymer exterior). This construction yields approximately 35 percent weight reduction versus conventional steel tanks while maintaining A and AB dangerous goods ratings across European ADR, US DOT 49 CFR, Canadian CSA B620/B625, Australian AS2809/ADG7, and ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards. The product portfolio comprises three families: Omni Road Tankers (including North American Omni Cargo Tanks, Australian/NZ Omni A and AB Tanks, Omni Sulphuric Acid Tanks, and Omni L4 Mini Tanks), OmniTAINER ISO intermodal containers (Portable Tanks and Swap Tanks), and Omni High Pressure Tanks for hydrogen, aerospace and cryogenic applications.

The business operates a hardware-sales revenue model based on quote-based custom tank sales, supplemented by global distribution and leasing through channel partners. Primary go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales to chemical transport operators and dangerous goods fleets with three tier-1 channel relationships: a global supply agreement with Eurotainer (one of the world's largest tank container lessors) for the OmniTAINER product line, a jointly-owned European subsidiary Omni Willig Carbon GmbH (formed in 2016 with German partner Kurt Willig GmbH) for European distribution and manufacturing, and a North American collaboration with Kraft Tank Corporation and Polar Tank Trailer (Engineered Transportation International) for the Omni Composite Tank Trailer launched in October 2024. Vertically, the company targets chemical transport operators as the primary segment (active deployments include Jasol, McColl's Transport, Formula Chemicals, All Chemical Transport, K&S Freighters and Unanderra Tanker Hire), with secondary expansion into aerospace and hydrogen companies (notably Lockheed Martin under a 2022 collaborative partnership funded by the AMGC Commercialisation Fund). Manufacturing is conducted from a 5,000 square metre purpose-built facility in Smeaton Grange, NSW.

The company is a privately held Australian family business, founded and controlled by the Rodgers family. Daniel Rodgers has served as CEO since 2009; an experienced board including Chairman Thomas Michael Almond (former founder of Mountain Industries, acquired by Asciano in 2013) provides governance oversight. Externally-backed capital totals AUD 7.9 million raised in 2019, with Clean Energy Finance Corporation as lead investor (AUD 4 million), and a subsequent investment from Virescent Ventures in 2024. The company has won multiple international innovation awards including JEC Americas 2016, Petrotrans 2016, JEC Asia 2017 and German Gefahrgut 2018, recognising its leadership in composite dangerous goods transport technology.

Name

Omni Tanker

Legal name

Omni Tanker Pty Ltd

Website

https://omnitanker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Omni Tanker designs and manufactures patented carbon fibre composite tank containers and road tankers for dangerous chemicals, hydrogen, and aerospace applications, serving chemical transport operators and aerospace companies across Australia, Europe, and North America through direct sales and channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Transport Tank Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Tanker Shipbuilding (IMAJAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Liquid Hazmat / Chemical Tank Transport (DOT/ADR tankers) (TLADAIAB), Liquid Bulk / Crude & Product Tanker Operators (VLCC/Suezmax/Aframax/MR) (TLADABAD)

Keywords

• Composite tank manufacturing
• Chemical transport tanks
• Dangerous goods containers
• Carbon fibre tanks
• Road tanker equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Narellan

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tank Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and selling composite tanks for chemical transport, dangerous goods, and aerospace applications. One-time product sales with custom specifications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Omni Tanker manufactures carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite tanks for the transport and storage of corrosive chemicals, dangerous goods, high-pressure gases, and cryogenic fluids. Its product portfolio includes road tankers, ISO tank containers (OmniTAINER), aerospace/hydrogen high-pressure tanks, and composite tank trailers, all built around the patented OmniTANK technology platform (OmniSHIELD, OmniBIND, OmniFORT). The company sells custom-engineered tank solutions to chemical transport operators, dangerous goods haulers, and aerospace customers across Australia, Europe, and North America.

Product overview

Omni Tanker is a specialized tank manufacturing company offering a portfolio of chemical transport and storage equipment based on its patented OmniTANK composite technology. The product line consists of three core offerings: Omni Road Tankers (including Omni Cargo Tanks for North America, Omni A and AB Tanks for Australia/NZ, Omni Sulphuric Acid Tanks, and Omni L4 Mini Tanks), Omni Tank Containers branded as OmniTAINER (including Portable Tanks and Swap Tanks for intermodal transport), and Omni High Pressure Tanks for Hydrogen and Aerospace applications. All products utilize the proprietary OmniTANK technology combining OmniSHIELD thermoplastic interior, OmniBIND structural interface, and OmniFORT carbon fibre composite exterior. The company serves the chemical, aerospace, and cryogenic fluid transport sectors across Australia, Europe, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Omni Road Tankers A range of dangerous goods-rated composite road tankers for highly corrosive chemicals, mounted to road trucks or trailers with specialised dangerous goods fit-out. Includes Omni A and AB Tanks (12,600-15,000 L, approved to Australian Standard AS2809 and New Zealand HSCOCOP39), Omni Sulphuric Acid Tank (up to 56,000 L, approved for 98% sulphuric acid), and Omni L4 Mini Tanks (4,000 L, with European ADR and AS2809 approvals). Used by chemical transport operators in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
• Omni Cargo Tanks (North American Market) Large volume pressure tanks for the North American market, available in 5,500 US gallon (20,800 L) semi-trailer or 2,850 US gallon (10,800 L) mini-bulk configurations. Certified for Class 5 and Class 8 chemicals under US DOT 49 CFR (Specification 407/412 CTMV) and Transport Canada CSA B620. Designed for hazardous chemical transport across the US and Canada.
• OmniTAINER Tank Containers (ISO) World's first carbon fibre reinforced ISO tank containers built on OmniTANK technology, comprising OmniTAINER Portable Tanks and OmniTAINER Swap Tanks for intermodal (road/rail) dangerous goods transport. Holds CSC, ADR/RID, US DOT 49 CFR Special Permit, CSA B625, and Australian ADG7 certifications, suitable for a broad range of chemicals. Used by chemical producers and transport/logistics operators globally.
• OmniTAINER Portable Tanks Intermodal portable tank containers approved for road and rail transport of Dangerous Goods with volumes specific to transport needs. Holds CSC, ADR/RID, US DOT 49 CFR Special Permit (PHMSA), CSA B625 (Transport Canada), and Australian ADG7 (NSW EPA) certifications.
• OmniTAINER Swap Tanks Intermodal swap-body tank containers approved for road and rail transport of Dangerous Goods, available in volumes from 27,000 to 31,000 litres. Includes fire protection system passing European ADR and RID full engulfment fire test requirements. Certified by Kiwa Inspecta (ADR/RID) and Lloyd's Register (CSC).
• Omni High Pressure Tanks for Hydrogen and Aerospace High-pressure tanks for gases, liquids, and cryogenic fluids for transport and aerospace industries. Suitable for Hydrogen, Hydrazine, Oxygen, Hydrogen Peroxide, Nitrous Oxide, Methane, and Xenon. Includes Type IV fluoropolymer-lined and Type V linerless carbon fibre composite tanks. Targets aerospace prime contractors, hydrogen mobility, and cryogenic fluid transport.
• Omni Composite Tank Trailer Composite tank trailer co-developed with Kraft Tank Corporation and Polar Tank Trailer (Engineered Transportation International). Features seamless thermoplastic inner tank combined with carbon fibre composite outer structure for North American hazardous cargo road transport. Designed for chemical haulers and dangerous goods operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35% weight reduction compared to traditional steel tanks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EurotainercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal supply agreement for OmniTAINER tank container products. Eurotainer is described as a tank container leasing powerhouse, providing global distribution and leasing services for Omni Tanker products.
• Kurt Willig GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner for European market distribution. Jointly owned Omni Willig Carbon GmbH provides exclusive European distribution and manufacturing for Omni Tanker products.
• Lockheed MartinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for composite tank technologies for space applications. Joint development of advanced composite pressure vessels for aerospace use.
• Polar Tank Trailer (Engineered Transportation International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Omni Composite Tank Trailer development for North American market. Combines Omni Tanker composite technology with Polar Tank Trailer manufacturing capabilities.
• UNSW SydneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC). Collaboration on advanced composite manufacturing research and development.
• MaxiTRANS AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Jasol trailer design. Joint development of composite tank trailers for Australian chemical transport market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brenner Tank: US manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminum tank trailers for chemical and food-grade transport. Direct competitor in the chemical road tanker market Omni serves; comparable on customer profile and dangerous goods haulage use case, but steel-based construction.
• Hexagon Composites: Norway-listed global manufacturer of composite pressure vessels (Type IV) for CNG, hydrogen, gas distribution and aerospace applications. Highly comparable on composite Type IV technology, the hydrogen/aerospace end-markets, and the regulatory-driven barrier to entry.
• Luxfer Holdings: UK/US manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders including composite cylinders for aerospace, defense, healthcare and alternative fuel markets. Comparable on high-pressure Type IV/V composite vessel design and the aerospace/hydrogen overlap with Omni's High Pressure Tank line.
• Quantum Fuel Systems: US designer/manufacturer of composite pressure vessels for alternative fuel mobility (CNG, RNG, hydrogen). Directly comparable on Type IV composite cylinder technology and the hydrogen mobility end-market Omni is targeting with its high-pressure product line.
• Polar Tank Trailer (Engineered Transportation International): North American tank trailer manufacturer; existing Omni partner on the Omni Composite Tank Trailer. Comparable as a tank trailer supplier to chemical and bulk freight operators; a partner today but the most credible steel-based substitute if it in-houses composite technology.

Broad incumbents

• Chart Industries: US-listed manufacturer of cryogenic and industrial gas equipment, including transport tanks and hydrogen liquefaction equipment. Comparable in cryogenic/industrial gas transport equipment and hydrogen value chain, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Worthington Enterprises: US-listed manufacturer of gas cylinders (steel and composite variants) and pressure vessels serving industrial gas, alternative fuel and consumer markets. Broader portfolio than Omni but directly comparable on high-pressure cylinder product class.
• Heil Trailer International: Global manufacturer of tank trailers (chemical, food, bulk) with broad dealer network and OEM relationships. Overlaps in chemical road tanker end-market and channel access; much broader product portfolio and incumbent scale advantage vs Omni.
• Plastic Omnium: French-listed Tier 1 automotive supplier with growing hydrogen and composite fuel system business. Comparable on composite pressure vessel technology and hydrogen mobility, though automotive-centric rather than chemical transport / industrial.

Emerging players

• Agility Fuel Solutions: US supplier of CNG/RNG and emerging hydrogen fuel systems for commercial truck fleets. Comparable on gaseous fuel storage for heavy vehicle fleets and emerging overlap on hydrogen tank delivery, though serves truck OEMs rather than chemical freight operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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