Pelican Worldwide

What Pelican Worldwide does

Pelican Worldwide is a Netherlands-headquartered manufacturer and global supplier of tank container and tank trailer parts, tracing its origins to 1986 when it was founded by John van de Moosdijk as one of the first European tank container manufacturers. The company is wholly owned by Cynthia van de Moosdijk (the founder's daughter) and operates through Pelican Worldwide BV (HQ in Heinenoord near Rotterdam) and four wholly-owned operating subsidiaries in the United States (Pelican Worldwide Inc.), China (Pelican Valve Technology (Wuxi) Co Ltd), Singapore (Pelican Worldwide Asia Pte Ltd), and Turkey. Manufacturing is performed in-house in Wuxi and Houston, while product stock and sales coverage are extended to Singapore, Istanbul, Sharjah, and a UK partner near London. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications across these locations, alongside TÜV, RDW, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, TSE, and EC Pressure Equipment Directive certifications.

The core product portfolio is organized around valves (ball, butterfly, foot, safety), manlids, flanges, seals and gaskets (including in-house PTFE gasket manufacturing), and ancillaries (bursting discs, couplings, dust caps, gauges, handrails, walkways). Proprietary product brands include the TEFTEK encapsulated fluoroplastic manlid seal and the TANK-TEC range, both acquired on a global-exclusive basis from Coating Center in June 2023, and the GOVR/GLO (Ground Operated Vapor Return) modification system launched in February 2025. Custom services—engineering, re-design, modifications, repairs, and technical support—are sold alongside parts.

Pelican sells through direct sales teams in regional offices (EMEA, Americas, Asia-Pacific), via its Portal for Parts e-commerce platform (24/7 self-service ordering with technical documentation, exploded views, and PDF generation), and through channel partners (Sunflex FZE in the UAE; a London-area partner in the UK). Pricing is quote-based and is not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans three vertical segments: OEM tank container manufacturers, depot maintenance and repair operators, and projects/aftermarket fleet owners/leasing companies, with no public concentration disclosure.

Name

Pelican Worldwide

Legal name

Pelican Worldwide BV

Website

https://pelicanworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pelican Worldwide manufactures tank container and tank trailer parts — valves, manlids, flanges, gaskets, and the proprietary TEFTEK seal range — for OEM manufacturers, depot operators, and aftermarket fleet owners, selling through six global facilities and its Portal for Parts e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tank Container Parts

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Tank container parts
• Tank trailer parts
• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Sealing solutions
• Gasket manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Heinenoord

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Container Parts Sales: Sale of tank container and tank trailer parts including valves (ball valves, butterfly valves, foot valves, safety valves), manlids, flanges, seals, gaskets, and ancillaries. Products manufactured in-house at Houston (USA) and Wuxi (China) facilities.
2. Engineering & Re-design Services: Custom engineering and re-design of tank container and tank trailer parts to meet specific customer requirements and specifications.
3. Modification Services: Tank container modifications including GOVR/GLO systems and handrail modifications, providing one-stop-shop solutions for compliance and safety upgrades.
4. Repair Services: Repair services for tank container parts with technical experts providing repair work support.
5. Technical Support Services: Technical support services including knowledge partnership for technical specifications and applications, available globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pelican Worldwide manufactures and globally distributes tank container and tank trailer parts, including ball valves, butterfly valves, foot valves, manlids, flanges, safety valves, seals, gaskets, and ancillaries. The company performs in-house manufacturing of gaskets and stainless steel parts at facilities in Houston (USA) and Wuxi (China), and operates the 24/7 Pelican Portal for Parts e-commerce platform alongside complementary engineering, modification, repair, and technical support services.

Product overview

Pelican Worldwide is a manufacturer and supplier of tank container and tank trailer parts, operating a multi-product portfolio organized around core valve, sealing, and ancillary components. The product lineup centers on Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Foot Valves, Manlids, Flanges, Safety Valves, Seals & Gaskets, and Ancillaries—all designed for tank container and road tanker applications. The company acquired the TEFTEK and TANK-TEC product ranges from Coating Center in 2023, adding patented encapsulated seal technology to the portfolio. The Portal for Parts serves as the primary e-commerce and product information platform. Services include tank container modifications (GOVR/GLO systems), re-design and engineering on demand, repairs, and technical support. Manufacturing is conducted in-house in Wuxi (China) and Houston (USA) facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teftek®: Pelican's encapsulated tank lid seal - an advanced fluoroplastic encapsulation with a premium core producing superior ring with unparalleled durability and resilience for tank container manlids.
• TANK-TEC
• GOVR/GLO System
• Portal for Parts

Products and services

• Ball Valves Valves used for controlling liquid or air flow in tank containers, opened and closed by rotating the ball with a handle for quick operation.
• Butterfly Valves Compact, lightweight valves for loading and unloading purposes, operated with a low-torque 90-degree rotation, featuring easy-clean design and SS316 construction.
• Foot Valves Valves installed at the bottom of tank containers to prevent backward flow during discharge. Available in Flowmaster, Smartflow, and Triple S variants for different viscosity requirements.
• Manlids Access points on tank containers, rail tank cars, and road tankers used as manways, including assemblies, clamps, covers, and neckrings for secure tank access.
• Flanges Connection components available in adaptor, blind, outlet, weld-in, and weld-on configurations for standard tank equipment or customized project solutions.
• Safety Valves Pressure protection valves including IBC valves, pressure relief valves, steam relief valves, and vacuum relief valves designed to protect tank systems against overpressure.
• Seals & Gaskets Sealing solutions including flange gaskets, main seals, manlid gaskets, dustcap gaskets, and O-rings manufactured in-house at Houston facility, including PTFE and rubber seals.
• Ancillaries Supplementary tank container equipment including bursting discs, cladding, couplings, container labeling/decals, dust caps, gauges, remote controls, test devices, handrails, and walkways.
• Teftek Encapsulated Manlid Seal Advanced fluoroplastic encapsulated tank lid seal with premium silicone core, gas-tight up to 6 bar pressure, operating temperatures from -60°C to +160°C, FDA compliant and chemically inert, fitting 98% of all tank container manlids.
• TANK-TEC Product Range Patented product range for tank container sealing solutions, acquired from Coating Center in 2023 as part of Pelican's expanded spare parts portfolio.
• GOVR/GLO Modification System Ground Operated Vapor Return / Ground Level Operated modification system allowing operators to control airline valves safely from ground level, eliminating fall risks and enabling compliant vapor return operations with ball valves, check valves, and pressure control valves.
• Pelican Portal for Parts Online ordering and product information platform providing 24/7 access to technical parameters, dimensional sketches, exploded views, spare parts identification, and PDF documentation generation.
• Tank Container Modification Services One-stop-shop modification services for tank containers including GOVR/GLO system installations and handrail modifications for compliance and safety upgrades.
• Re-design and Engineering on Demand Custom engineering and re-design of tank container and tank trailer parts to meet specific customer requirements and specifications.
• Repair Services Repair services for tank container parts with technical experts providing repair work support globally.
• Technical Support Services Technical support services including knowledge partnership for technical specifications and applications, available globally through regional offices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Teftek® fits 98% of all tank containers manlids
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

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

• ITCO (International Tank Container Organisation)minorOthers · 1 May 2023Exhibited at ITCO Tank Container Village at Transport Logistics 2023 and 2025 exhibitions. ITCO is the industry body representing tank container operators and manufacturers.
• Sunflex FZEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and warehouse partner location in Sharjah, UAE (Hamriyah Free Zone). Manages product stock and distributes products to local market in the Middle East region. Direct local availability of valves and spare parts from local stock.
• London Partner LocationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales and warehouse partner location outside London, UK. Manages product stock and distributes products to the local market in the UK region. Provides direct local availability of valves and spare parts from local stock.
• Coating CenterflagshipTechnology or IntegrationGlobal exclusivity agreement for TEFTEK Ultra Seal and TANK-TEC product range. Pelican Worldwide became the new home of TEFTEK after Coating Center stepped away from direct supply. Coating Center selected Pelican as the market leading company to add value and further reach to this product range.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tankconnex: Specialist provider of tank container spare parts and depot services, with a product catalog covering valves, gaskets, and ancillaries. Direct competitor in the depot and aftermarket parts channel where Pelican also competes.
• BSL Containers: Indian tank container and ISO tank manufacturer offering valves, manlids, and parts. Closely comparable business model — in-house manufacturing of tank container components for OEM and aftermarket segments.
• Modec Group: ISO tank container manufacturer and parts supplier with global operations. Comparable in scope and customer base to Pelican, offering both OEM equipment and aftermarket parts to chemical and food-grade operators.
• Welfit Oddy: South Africa-based manufacturer of tank container valves, manlids, and accessories. Directly comparable to Pelican as a specialist OEM/aftermarket parts supplier serving depots and operators globally.

Regional players

• Bertschi Group: Global tank container logistics operator with in-house depots and parts sourcing. Comparable as a depot/operator-side peer that consumes the same tank container parts Pelican manufactures.
• Hoyer: Global logistics company operating a large tank container fleet with associated depot and parts operations. Comparable as a downstream operator peer consuming tank container parts at scale.
• Eurotainer: One of the world's largest tank container leasing companies with its own parts and depot network. Comparable as a downstream customer-adjacent peer, often sourcing parts from suppliers like Pelican.
• Suttons Group: International tank container logistics and depot operator with parts/service capabilities. Comparable as an operator-side peer sharing Pelican's depot customer base and parts supply relationships.

Broad incumbents

• CIMC (China International Marine Containers): World's largest tank container manufacturer, producing complete tank containers as well as a wide range of parts. Pelican competes at the parts and aftermarket level against CIMC's integrated supply chain, particularly for sealing and valve components.

Emerging players

• Gemu Valves: Specialist valve manufacturer serving chemical, food, and process industries. Comparable product overlap with Pelican's ball and butterfly valve lines, particularly for chemical-resistant tank container applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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