Fast Engineering
Fast Engineering Limited is a Northern Ireland-based industrial manufacturer, founded in 1981, that designs and produces the patented FASTANK range of modular portable liquid storage tanks, bunds, and emergency response systems, exporting to over 80 countries and serving government, oil and gas, fire service, humanitarian, and research customers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1981
- HeadquartersAntrim, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fast Engineering does
Fast Engineering Limited is a Northern Ireland-based, privately held industrial manufacturer founded in 1981 by Managing Director Seamus Connolly MBE. The company designs and produces the FASTANK range of patented, modular portable liquid storage tanks and associated containment systems, using an aluminium-frame architecture with 900gsm Rip Stop Acrylic and Vinyl Coated Polyester fabric, packaged in proprietary roto-moulded EzeeBOX containers. Its products assemble in 5-10 minutes by one person without tools, operate across a -50°C to +80°C temperature range, and carry a 10-15 year product lifespan, with many units still in service after 30 years. The portfolio spans 1,000L to 10,000L tanks, secondary containment bunds (250L to 37,500L custom), the FASTAP 6-way water distribution tapstand, Wildlife Rescue enclosures, Bio Security Bunds, a Hazmat Decontamination System (HDS), the Firefighter portable water dam (UK Patent 2524070), and a separate FASTASLEEP mattress and pillow line.
The company's customer base is concentrated among government agencies, oil and gas operators, fire services, humanitarian NGOs, and research institutions. Named customers and partners include the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency, Maritime New Zealand (5-year framework), Alaska Clean Seas, the UN Development Programme / International Maritime Organization (FSO Safer Red Sea positioning), British Antarctic Survey (RRS Sir David Attenborough), Oxfam, and Speedy Services. The company reports export to over 80 countries and is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. The commercial model combines direct enterprise sales (quote-based for custom and tender contracts), a small e-commerce catalogue on fastank.com with published pricing for standard items, an international distributor network, and selective channel partners such as Speedy Services. Fast Engineering is founder-owned, self-funded (no disclosed venture or private equity capital), and operates from a single manufacturing facility in Antrim, supplemented by a Belfast registered office.
Fast Engineering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fast Engineering
- Legal name
- Fast Engineering Limited
- Website
- https://fastank.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1981
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Fast Engineering Limited is a Northern Ireland-based industrial manufacturer, founded in 1981, that designs and produces the patented FASTANK range of modular portable liquid storage tanks, bunds, and emergency response systems, exporting to over 80 countries and serving government, oil and gas, fire service, humanitarian, and research customers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fast Engineering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Containment Equipment
- NAICS
- Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water Storage & Pumping Stations (Bulk Conveyance) (TLAGAKAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)
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Where Fast Engineering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Antrim
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Fast Engineering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Liquid Storage Tanks: Sale of portable liquid storage tanks including FASTANK 1/3/5, 1500/2000, Rapide, Cascade, and Firefighter models. One-time purchase of physical products with capacities from 1,000L to 10,000L.
- Secondary Containment Bunds: Sale of bund products for secondary containment of fuel and chemical spills. Standard sizes from 250L to 4,000L with custom manufacturing available.
- Accessories and Spare Parts: Ground mats, protective mats, polythene liners, overflow control kits, pipe kits, hand pumps, and spares/repairs kits.
- Custom/Government Contracts: Large-scale procurement contracts with government agencies such as Maritime & Coastguard Agency (UK), Maritime New Zealand, and Alaska Clean Seas for emergency response stockpiles.
- Specialized Systems: Sale of specialized systems including HDS (Hazmat Decontamination System), Wildlife Rescue Systems, Waterpoint Kits, and Bio Security Bunds.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Fastank Bund - Secondary Containment System |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Overflow Control Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Protective Mat |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Polythene Liner |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ground Mat |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Fast Engineering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fast Engineering manufactures FASTANK, a patented line of portable liquid storage tanks and secondary containment systems sold to government agencies, oil and gas companies, fire services, humanitarian organizations, and aquaculture operators across 80+ countries. The core product line includes portable tanks from 1,000L to 10,000L capacity that assemble without tools in 5-10 minutes, plus secondary containment bunds, tapstands, transport containers, and specialized systems for CBRN decontamination, bio security, and wildlife rescue.
Product overview
Fast Engineering manufactures FASTANK, a patented modular liquid storage container system for over 80 countries worldwide. The core FASTANK product line includes portable tanks (1500/2000, 1/3/5 series, Rapide, Firefighter, Raceway) ranging from 1,000L to 10,000L capacity that assemble without tools in minutes. Supporting products include bunds for spill containment, the FASTAP tapstand for water distribution, and the Ezeebox for transport/storage. Complete solution packages include the Waterpoint Kit for emergency water provision, Wildlife Rescue System for wildlife rehabilitation, and HDS for CBRN decontamination. Accessories include ground mats, protective mats, polythene liners, and overflow control kits. The FASTASLEEP sleeping system (mattress and pillow) represents a separate product line. All products are designed for rapid deployment, portability, and durability across sectors including oil/chemical spills, firefighting, aquaculture, wildlife rescue, and disaster relief.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FASTANK: Core brand for portable liquid storage tanks and containment solutions
- FASTASLEEP
- FASTAP
- EzeeBOX
- Bio Security Bund
- Firefighter
- HDS (Hazmat Decon System)
Products and services
- FASTANK 1500/2000 A flexible solution for permanent or temporary containment of liquids with 10,000 litre capacity. Assembles in 5 minutes by one person without tools and is packaged in the EzeeBOX for transport. Designed for oil spill response, firefighting water storage, military, fish farming, and disaster relief.
- FASTANK 1, 3, 5 A multi-purpose tank series with 5,000 litre capacity for laboratory testing, temporary liquid storage, and aquaculture applications. Assembles in minutes without tools.
- FASTANK Rapide Emergency containment and washdown pool with 1,500L capacity. Compact packaging for easy transport and rapid deployment for oil spill cleanup and decontamination, used by fire services including Northern Ireland Fire Brigade.
- FASTANK Firefighter Portable water dam for firefighters with 10,000L capacity. Features yellow collar visible from air for helicopter water dump operations. UK Patent No: 2524070. Simple assembly without tools and corrosion resistant.
- EzeeBOX Compact weatherproof carry case for FASTANK and accessories. Also functions as kitchen sink, wash bath, animal watering trough, or temporary oil storage. Made from UV stabilised LMDPE (linear medium density polyethylene).
- FASTAP Tapstand 6-way water distribution tapstand that eliminates human contact with water using self-closing valves. Sets up in under 1 minute with up to 80% logistics savings. Features metal valves in manifold to reduce bacteria, with flow rates exceeding 10L per minute.
- FASTANK Bund A versatile 25cm-high secondary containment system for catching fuel or chemical spills, meeting ISO 14001 and Oil Storage Regulations. Available in 8 standard sizes from 250L to 4000L with custom sizes up to 15m x 10m (37,500L capacity). Made from 900gsm Rip Stop Acrylic and Vinyl Coated Polyester fabric.
- Waterpoint Kit All-in-one-box water distribution kit combining tapstand and tank for rapid distribution of drinking water during emergencies. Provides water for up to 650 people daily per SPHERE standard of 15L/person. Originally commissioned for water purification and distribution in Ethiopia.
- Bio Security Bund Disinfection and containment system for vehicles and equipment during animal disease outbreaks. 6.5 x 4m portable system guaranteeing full tread disinfection with 100% containment. Registered Design No: 6008776. Bespoke dimensions available for various wheel diameters.
- HDS (Hazmat Decontamination System) Decontamination system for civilian casualties after CBRN incidents. System footprint 6m x 2.5m, packaged in 1.6m x 0.4m x 0.5m box weighing 78kg. Simple 15-minute assembly.
- Wildlife Rescue Pen Versatile wildlife rescue enclosure available in 3 standard sizes (1.7m, 3m, 6m) with 6,000L capacity. Features soft walls, feeding flap, and corrosion-resistant construction for low-stress environments for oiled wildlife.
- Wildlife Rescue System Complete system for collection, cleaning and rehabilitation of oiled birds, animals and marine mammals. Comprises 3x WLF Enclosures and 1x Filtration Module with 22,500L total capacity.
- Rescue Soft Stretcher Portable rescue stretcher made with vinyl-coated fabric and heavy-duty mesh allowing water drainage. Test load capacity 230kg, weight 1.10kg. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2008. Registered Design No: 6013990. Used by Kawasaki Fire Department Japan and Lough Neagh Rescue.
- FASTANK Raceway Quick assembly fish farming tank with 6,000L capacity. Features smooth hygienic surfaces with rounded corners to prevent fish damage. Available in 3m, 6m, and 9m lengths.
- FASTANK Cascade On-site oil and water separation system with adjustable weir for better separation. 3,000L capacity with simple assembly in EzeeBOX packaging.
- FASTASLEEP Mattress and Pillow Combis Mattress and pillow combi system product range, separate product line from FASTANK liquid storage. High-frequency welded construction for humanitarian aid and disaster relief use.
Quantifiable outcome
- Assembles in 5-10 minutes by one person without tools
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Fast Engineering
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Fast Engineering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Fast Engineering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Maritime New Zealandcore5-year framework agreement to supply FASTANK range of modular and portable tanks for oil spill preparedness and response for New Zealand coastline. Products stockpiled in strategic locations. Scott Read Technical Service Leader visited Antrim facility for inspection and audit.
- Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) UKcoreWon tender to supply 10 temporary storage tanks (FASTANK 1500, 7,500L) and ancillaries with roof covers, decanting valves and ground mats. Delivered to counter pollution stockpiles at Barnsley, Bristol and Dundee. MCA responsible for UK maritime safety and environmental protection policy.
- Alaska Clean Seas (ACS)coreSupplying 18 patented containment systems to remote oil spill emergency response bases across Alaska. ACS headquartered in Anchorage uses FASTANKs in fast response operations against oil spills from the 800-mile Alyeska pipeline to Valdez.
- UN Development Programme / International Maritime OrganizationcorePositioning portable FASTANK containment units at the mouth of the Red Sea in event of FSO Safer tanker rupturing or exploding. FSO Safer holds 1.14 million barrels of oil valued at up to $88 million.
- London Fire BrigademinorFirefighting application partnership with London Fire Brigade using Firefighter portable water dam product.
- Northern Ireland Fire BrigademinorDecontamination training and use of Rapide containment pools by Northern Ireland Fire Brigade.
- British Antarctic SurveyminorFASTANK 2000 supplied for RRS Sir David Attenborough vessel joining crew for Antarctica missions. Used for water storage and environmental protection.
- Kawasaki Fire Department JapanminorSoft Rescue Stretcher being used by Kawasaki Fire Department with significant benefits for emergency response.
- Lough Neagh RescueminorRescue Soft Stretcher used by Lough Neagh Rescue for water rescue operations.
- LeFloch Depollution (Mauritius)minorDistributor assisting with MV Wakashio oil spill cleanup operation in Mauritius in August 2020.
- RRS Sir David AttenboroughminorFASTANK 2000 supplied as part of operations on the newly commissioned research vessel for Antarctic expeditions.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Fast Engineering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SEI Industries: Canadian manufacturer of portable fuel bladders, water tanks, spill containment berms, and bulk liquid storage systems. Highly comparable to FASTANK with overlapping oil spill response, firefighting, and military customer segments, and similar fabric-based collapsible tank technology.
- Husky Portable Containment: US-based manufacturer of portable spill containment berms, tanks, and decontamination systems. Direct competitor to FASTANK in oil spill response, industrial containment, and environmental remediation markets, with comparable self-supporting tank architecture.
- Aero Tec Laboratories (ATL): Specialist in collapsible fuel tanks, bladders, and flexible fluid containment for aerospace, military, and motorsport applications. Comparable to FASTANK in core collapsible tank technology and rapid-deployment design philosophy, though serving different end-markets.
- Elastec: US manufacturer of oil spill response equipment including booms, skimmers, and portable containment systems. Direct peer in the oil spill response equipment market, serving similar government, port authority, and industrial customers as FASTANK.
Broad incumbents
- Snyder Industries: Large US manufacturer of polyethylene tanks, IBC totes, and bulk liquid storage containers. Broader incumbent in liquid storage, though focused on stationary industrial applications rather than FASTANK's portable emergency response niche.
- Norwesco: North America's largest manufacturer of polyethylene tanks for water, chemical, and agricultural storage. Broader incumbent in liquid storage, serving industrial, agricultural, and water/wastewater markets with stationary tank solutions that partially overlap with FASTANK's portable range.
- Assmann Corporation: US manufacturer of polyethylene tanks, IBC totes, and secondary containment basins. Adjacent to FASTANK in chemical storage and spill containment markets, though focused on stationary rather than portable deployments.
Emerging players
- Pelican Products: Manufacturer of rugged protective cases with comparable roto-moulded LMDPE technology to FASTANK's EzeeBOX. Comparable in portable weatherproof storage, though serves primarily consumer/electronics markets rather than industrial emergency response.
- HEP (Hazmat Environmental Products): US distributor and manufacturer of hazmat decontamination systems, spill containment, and CBRN response equipment. Comparable to FASTANK's HDS hazmat system and Bio Security Bund in the CBRN/biosecurity preparedness market.
Others
- Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global manufacturer of industrial packaging including IBCs, drums, and reconditioning services. Adjacent to FASTANK in industrial liquid containment, though focused on reusable transport packaging rather than portable emergency response systems.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Fast Engineering leadership team
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Profiles5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Fast Engineering
What does Fast Engineering do?
Fast Engineering manufactures FASTANK, a patented line of portable liquid storage tanks and secondary containment systems sold to government agencies, oil and gas companies, fire services, humanitarian organizations, and aquaculture operators across 80+ countries. The core product line includes portable tanks from 1,000L to 10,000L capacity that assemble without tools in 5-10 minutes, plus secondary containment bunds, tapstands, transport containers, and specialized systems for CBRN decontamination, bio security, and wildlife rescue.
Is Fast Engineering a public or private company?
Fast Engineering is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Fast Engineering founded?
Fast Engineering was founded in 1981. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Fast Engineering based?
Fast Engineering is headquartered in Antrim, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Fast Engineering make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Liquid Storage Tanks are the primary driver. The others are secondary Containment Bunds, accessories and Spare Parts, custom/Government Contracts and specialized Systems.
Who are Fast Engineering's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SEI Industries, Husky Portable Containment, Aero Tec Laboratories (ATL) and Elastec. Broad incumbents are Snyder Industries, Norwesco and Assmann Corporation. Emerging players are Pelican Products and HEP (Hazmat Environmental Products). Mauser Packaging Solutions is listed as an others.
Does Fast Engineering have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fast Engineering.
What industry is Fast Engineering in?
Fast Engineering's product category is Industrial Containment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAGAKAI, Water Storage & Pumping Stations (Bulk Conveyance), with a secondary code of IMAHANAG, Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets). Its NAICS code is 332420 and its SIC code is 3533.