Name

Rapid Plas

Legal name

Rapid Plas

Website

https://rapidplas.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polyethylene Water Storage and Agricultural Tanks

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42382)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Storage & Delivery Infrastructure (Tanks, Reservoir Liners, Bladders) (AFABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Irrigation & Agricultural Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAE)

Keywords

• Polyethylene water tanks
• Rainwater storage solutions
• Livestock watering equipment
• Diesel storage tanks
• Rotational moulding manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamworth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tank Sales: One-time sale of water tanks ranging from 500L to 32,000L capacity. Products sold as tank-only or with pump kits and accessories. Made-to-order manufacturing with direct delivery to customer sites.
2. Smart Level Subscription: Annual subscription service for Rapid Smart Level remote monitoring devices. Provides cellular/satellite connectivity, app access, and alerts. First year free, then $99 per annum per device.
3. Livestock Products: Sale of livestock watering and feeding products including troughs, Pro Tub systems, mineral feeders, and equine products. Both one-time purchases and value pack bundles available.
4. Diesel Storage Tanks: Sale of diesel storage tanks (5,000L and 10,000L) with optional factory-fitted PIUSI 240V pump kits. Tank-only or complete dispensing solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rapid Plas manufactures and sells polyethylene rotational-moulded water storage tanks (500L to 32,000L), diesel storage tanks, liquid fertiliser and molasses storage tanks, septic tanks, livestock watering troughs, feed troughs, mineral feeders, equine products, and IoT-enabled smart monitoring solutions. Products are made-to-order in Tamworth, NSW, using proprietary RGBlend 20 material and distributed via 2,500+ local dealers plus direct delivery across NSW and SE Queensland.

Product overview

Rapid Plas is a family-owned Australian manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of polyethylene water storage and livestock management products. The core offering comprises multiple rainwater tank lines (Crown Force 9,000L-27,000L, OrbSpan up to 32,000L, and Yarrin small tanks 500L-7,000L), all roto-moulded from food-grade poly with UV20-rated RGBlend20 material. These integrate with accessories (pumps, filters, fittings) and bundle packages (Tank & Pump Packages, Value Packs). The product line extends into agricultural storage (Liquid Fertiliser Tanks, Molasses Tanks, Full Drain Tanks, Diesel Storage Tanks), livestock watering (Pro Tub, Round Tub, Longline, Ultra Longline, M Series, Sweep Trough), livestock feeding (Feed Troughs, Mineral Feeders, Milk Feeders, Bulk Bins), and equine products (Fence Drinkers, Fence Feeders, Footrot Baths, Calf Care). The Smart Level range adds IoT capability via AgBot integration for remote tank monitoring. Products are distributed through a network of over 2,500 dealers across NSW and SE Queensland, with manufacturing in Tamworth, NSW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crown Force: Large rainwater tank range featuring self-supporting roof design, available 9,000L to 27,000L
• OrbSpan
• Rapid Smart Level
• RGBlend 20
• True Blue Hot Sale

Products and services

• Large Rainwater Tanks High-capacity rotational-moulded polyethylene rainwater storage tanks from 9,000L to 32,000L, including Crown Force and OrbSpan lines with corrugated walls, self-supporting roofs, and 14+ Colorbond-matched colours. Sold as tank-only or with pump kits and accessories. Available free delivery to site for 9,000L+ tanks within NSW and SE QLD delivery zones.
• Small Round Rainwater Tanks Compact rotational-moulded polyethylene round rainwater tanks from 500L to 7,000L, suited to smaller residential properties and limited spaces. Available through local stockist dealers.
• Slimline Rainwater Tanks Space-efficient rotational-moulded polyethylene slimline tanks from 500L to 5,000L designed for narrow access and urban residential installations where round tanks cannot fit.
• Rapid Smart Level IoT-Enabled Rainwater Tanks Rainwater tanks integrated with AgBot IoT remote monitoring technology that tracks water levels through a smartphone app with cellular or micro-satellite connectivity and threshold-based alerts. Subscription at $99/year per device after first year free.
• Diesel Storage Tanks Bulk diesel storage tanks available in 5,000L ($5,590 tank only / $8,502 with pump) and 10,000L ($7,085 tank only / $9,978 with pump) capacities. Features poly-welded sealed lids preventing moisture ingress, 300mm vent riser to prevent water entry, and optional factory-fitted PIUSI 240V pump kits for on-site fuel dispensing.
• Liquid Fertiliser Storage Tanks Heavy-walled polyethylene tanks rated for 1.5 SG dense liquids, ranging from 16,000L to 32,000L, designed for liquid fertiliser storage with full fit-out kits for agricultural operations.
• Molasses Storage Tanks Polyethylene storage tanks designed for molasses and other dense liquid feed supplements, available in capacities from 3,000L to 27,000L for livestock feeding operations.
• Full Drain Tanks Industrial polyethylene storage tanks engineered for complete drainage and residue-free emptying, suited to liquid treatment, chemical handling, and multi-batch industrial operations.
• Septic Tanks Underground polyethylene septic tanks for residential and commercial wastewater management applications.
• Livestock Water Troughs (Pro Tub, Round Tub, Longline, Ultra Longline, M Series, Sweep) Range of heavy-duty rotational-moulded polyethylene water troughs for livestock watering in multiple configurations including Pro Tub (200L-1,200L), Round Tub (250L-500L), Longline (50L-98L/145L), Ultra Longline (200L-400L), M Series, and Sweep-out designs for easy cleaning.
• Livestock Feed Troughs (Round Feed Tub, Longline Feed Trough) Polyethylene livestock feed troughs in round (250L-500L) and longline configurations for feeding multiple animals across pens or paddocks.
• Mineral and Supplement Feeders Covered polyethylene feeders for livestock minerals and supplements in 120L, 250L, and 500L capacities, designed to reduce waste and improve feeding efficiency.
• Calf and Lamb Care Products (Milk Feeders, Calf Shelter) Polyethylene calf and lamb milk feeders for controlled feeding of young livestock, plus protective calf shelters for early livestock rearing.
• Equine Fence Drinkers and Fence Feeders Wall-mountable polyethylene water drinkers (including the 45L Fence Drinker model) and feed dispensers designed for equine and livestock applications.
• Rapid Bulk Bin and Auger Hoppers Large-capacity covered polyethylene bulk bins for storing and dispensing feed, minerals, or supplements, plus hopper systems for auger-based feed handling and distribution.
• Footrot Baths Polyethylene footrot treatment baths for sheep and livestock hoof care, designed for use in routine animal health programs.
• Tank & Trough Combo Value Packs Bundled packages combining rainwater tanks with livestock troughs and poly pipe for complete rural property water solutions, offered with volume savings.
• Rainwater Tank Value Packs Bundled packages pairing rainwater tanks with pumps, filters, gauges, and accessories for complete ready-to-install water storage solutions, offered at savings versus recommended retail price.
• Tank and Pump Packages Pre-configured packages combining rainwater tanks with matching pumps and pump covers for ready-to-install residential or rural water systems.
• Mineral Feeder Value Packs Multi-unit bundles of mineral feeders offering volume pricing for livestock operations with multiple feeding stations.
• Water Storage Accessories Supporting accessory products for water storage installations including pumps, pump covers, Aquasaver valves, water filters, tank fittings, and Blue and Green Line poly pipe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tanks exceed Australian Standards for water storage
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AgBotcoreTechnology or IntegrationAgBot provides the technology platform for Rapid Smart Level remote tank monitoring system. The partnership enables cellular and satellite connectivity for water level monitoring via smartphone app. AgBot handles device warranty and technical support while Rapid Plas distributes the integrated product.

Scale indicators5 records

Direct peers

• Polymaster: Australian manufacturer of poly rainwater tanks, liquid fertiliser tanks, molasses tanks, and diesel tanks with similar capacity ranges and dealer/wholesale distribution. Directly competes in core Rapid Plas tank categories nationally.
• Bushmans Tanks: Australia's largest rotational moulded polyethylene tank manufacturer, offering residential, agricultural, and industrial rainwater tanks in overlapping capacities (up to 30,000L+). Directly competes with Rapid Plas on product, channel, and customer across NSW/QLD.
• National Poly Industries: Australian polyethylene tank manufacturer (acquired by Kingspan) producing rainwater, septic, and industrial tanks across residential and rural end markets - overlapping product mix and customer base with Rapid Plas.
• Clark Tanks: Australian poly tank manufacturer offering rainwater, septic, and industrial tanks at similar capacity ranges, with overlapping dealer-based distribution across eastern Australia.
• Team Poly: Australian-made polyethylene rainwater tank manufacturer producing small, round, and slimline tanks in capacities broadly overlapping Rapid Plas's residential range. Competes directly through similar dealer and agricultural supply channels.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Water & Energy: Global building solutions group with an Australian water tank portfolio (including National Poly). Competes broadly across the same residential and rural water storage market but operates across a much wider product range (panels, insulation, data solutions).
• Davey Water Products: Established Australian manufacturer of pumps, water treatment, and rain-to-mains systems. Overlaps with Rapid Plas in providing accessories (pumps, filters) bundled with rural water systems, making it both an indirect competitor and a complementary supplier.
• Pioneer Water Tanks: Australian distributor of Zincalume/Aquaplate steel bolted water tanks serving residential, rural, and commercial water storage - competing for the same end customers but with an alternative (steel vs poly) technology platform.
• Agriplast (Rotoplas): Global rotational moulded plastic storage solutions company serving agricultural water/liquid storage applications across multiple continents. Competes broadly in product category and trends in poly tank manufacturing at global scale.

Emerging players

• Enduro Tanks (Enduramaxx): UK-headquartered manufacturer of rotational moulded poly tanks and livestock troughs with very similar product architecture to Rapid Plas - useful benchmark for product range and pricing, though geographically non-overlapping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rapidplastanks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rapid-plas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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