Tankwell

What Tankwell does

Tankwell, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Oudkarspel, Netherlands, develops and manufactures lightweight composite tank containers for the bulk liquid logistics market. The company operates as a brand under parent Composite Production Technology (CPT) and is commercially supported by Flax Field Europe, with manufacturing in Wieringerwerf and a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its core technology is a one-piece filament-wound fibre-reinforced composite vessel replacing the conventional stainless steel pressure vessel, delivering 40% weight reduction (approximately 2.5 tonnes average tare versus ~4 tonnes for steel), 50-60% better thermal insulation, and immunity to pitting corrosion from chlorides, bromides, fatty acids, and acidic products.

The product portfolio comprises swap body tank containers (28-34 m3) and ISO tank containers (22.5-26 m3), offered in three chemistry variants — Type 1 standard, Type 2 strong acid (hydrochloric acid up to 37%), and Type 3 alkali/bleach — plus an ADR-approved anti-static variant for products with flash point below 60°C. All containers hold ADR/RID/IMO-4/CSC certifications, and the TW 1 line carries EU food contact compliance (EC 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011, reassessed 2021 by Intertek PolyChemlab), enabling chemical and food/beverage end-uses.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of composite tank containers, augmented by aftermarket services such as chemical compatibility advisory, composite repair training, inspection and cleaning, temperature change calculations, and implementation support. Tankwell sells directly to enterprise customers via consultative field sales involving technical compatibility consultations and ROI analysis, supplemented by the Flax Field Europe channel partnership. The company's value proposition targets European chemical producers, food and beverage companies, and liquid logistics operators (including launch customer Hoyer and named accounts Den Hartogh, Lanfer, Trafuco, Contank, Gruber, Jumelet, Révész, Martens Cleaning, A H Trans, Bay Logistik, and Gösta Johanssons Åkeri). With over 650 units in operation since the 2015 market introduction, the company describes itself as the 'global market leader' in lightweight liquid tank containers, though it has not publicly disclosed revenue or external funding rounds.

Name

Tankwell

Legal name

Tankwell

Website

https://tankwell.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tankwell, a Netherlands-based CPT brand founded in 2012, designs and manufactures lightweight filament-wound composite tank containers for bulk liquid logistics. The company sells ADR-certified swap body and ISO containers in standard, strong-acid, and alkali variants to European chemical and food logistics operators, with 650+ units deployed since 2015.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tank Container Manufacturing

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Tank Container (ISO Tank) Liquid Intermodal Transport (TLADALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

Keywords

• Composite tank containers
• Bulk liquid logistics
• ISO tank manufacturing
• Swap body containers
• ADR certified tanks

Headquarters

HQ city

Wieringerwerf

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lightweight Tank Container Sales: Tankwell generates revenue primarily from the sale of its proprietary lightweight composite tank containers. Customers purchase containers outright as capital equipment. The product portfolio includes swap body tank containers (28–34 m3) and ISO tank containers (22.5–26 m3), available in three types: standard, strong acid (hydrochloric acid), and alkali. Additional revenue is derived from related services including chemical compatibility advice, training, repair and modifications, and temperature calculation services.
2. Aftermarket Services: Tankwell offers a range of supporting services: advice on chemical compatibility of products, training/instruction on composite repair, inspection and cleaning, implementation support for tank containers in the logistics chain, temperature change calculations during transportation, and repair and modifications. These services support the core hardware sale and may represent additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tankwell develops and manufactures lightweight filament-wound composite tank containers (Swap Body and ISO formats) for bulk logistics of liquid chemicals, food and corrosive products. The portfolio includes standard, strong-acid and alkali variants, anti-static options for low flashpoint cargo, and supporting services such as chemical compatibility advice, composite repair training, temperature calculations and inspection/maintenance.

Product overview

Tankwell is a global market leader in lightweight liquid tank containers, offering two main product lines: Swap Body Tank Containers (available in 28m3, 29m3, 31m3, and 34m3 volumes) and ISO Tank Containers (22.5m3 to 26m3). Both product lines are available in three tank types: Type 1 (standard for wide range of liquids), Type 2 (for strong acids like hydrochloric acid), and Type 3 (for alkalis/bleaches like sodium hydroxide). The portfolio also includes an Anti-static variant for low flashpoint products. All containers are ADR/RID/IMO-4 approved. The company provides complementary services including chemical compatibility advisory, composite repair training, temperature calculation modeling, and implementation support. Since market introduction in 2015, over 650 units are in operation across chemical and food supply chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Composite Swap Body Tank Container Lightweight composite tank container for road and rail transport, available in 28 m3, 29 m3, 31 m3 and 34 m3 volumes in three tank types (standard, strong acid, alkali). ADR/RID approved, provides 40% weight reduction and 50% better thermal insulation versus stainless-steel tanks, with 5% extra payload per shipment.
• Composite ISO Tank Container Lightweight ISO-format composite tank container for intermodal road, rail and sea transport, with volumes from 22.5 m3 to 26 m3. Achieves 60% better thermal insulation, doubling logistic lead time without additional heating. CSC approved for international container transport.
• Anti-static Composite Swap Body Tank Container ADR Ch. 6.9 modified composite swap body container that prevents electrostatic charges, designed for safe transport of low-flashpoint liquid products.
• Lightweight Hydrochloric Acid Tank Container Dedicated lightweight composite tank container (Type 2 strong-acid variant) for hydrochloric acid transport up to 37% concentration, approximately 2,650 kg tare weight for 28–29 m3 capacity; immune to pitting corrosion from chlorides.
• Chemical Compatibility Advisory Services Expert advice on chemical compatibility of liquid products for safe transportation in Tankwell composite tank containers, covering acids, alkalis, chlorides, foodstuffs and other liquids.
• Composite Repair, Inspection and Training Services Training and instruction on composite tank repair, inspection and cleaning procedures, plus repair and modifications to support Tankwell container deployment in customer logistics chains.
• Temperature Calculation Services Modelling and calculations on temperature changes during transportation to optimise supply-chain thermal performance and predict heating or cooling requirements for liquid cargo.
• Tank Container Implementation Support Services Implementation support for Tankwell containers in customer logistics chains, including repair and modifications to support specific transport applications and operating environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% weight reduction — approximately 1.5 tonnes lighter per container, enabling 5% more payload per shipment
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Composite Production Technology (CPT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPT (Composite Production Technology) is Tankwell's parent company and the technology licensor behind Tankwell's composite tank container manufacturing. Tankwell is a CPT Brand. CPT provides the patented manufacturing processes and composite technology expertise that enables Tankwell's proprietary filament wound composite vessels. The close collaboration between CPT and Flax Field Europe resulted in Tankwell's game-changing lightweight tank container development.
• Flax Field EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlax Field Europe is Tankwell's strategic partner for product development (frame design) and exclusive sales/marketing representative. The frame was developed with Flax Field Europe who have over 50 years of collective experience in tank container engineering. Flax Field Europe handles Tankwell sales and marketing from their premier tank service facility in Europoort, providing a full-service facility with comprehensive customer support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CIMC (China International Marine Containers): World's largest container manufacturer with a substantial ISO tank container product line used by major chemical and logistics operators globally. Represents the entrenched steel-based competitor Tankwell must displace.
• Singamas Container Holdings: Large Hong Kong-listed container manufacturer producing ISO tank containers among its broader container portfolio. Relevant as a global incumbent whose scale and leasing relationships define competitive dynamics.
• CXIC Group: Chinese manufacturer of ISO tank containers and dry freight containers with significant global market share. Comparable as a large-scale steel-based tank container producer serving the same multinational logistics lessors and chemical customers.
• Suretank: Ireland-based large manufacturer of standard and specialty tank containers (IMO1, IMO2, etc.) serving offshore, chemical, and intermodal markets. A broad incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps with Tankwell's steel and offshore tank offerings.

Direct peers

• UBH International: Manufacturer of tank containers, IBCs, and road tankers for hazardous and bulk liquid transport. Comparable in customer base (European chemical logistics) and product category (tank containers), though with a broader steel-based offering.
• BSL Containers: Manufacturer of composite and stainless steel tank containers and process equipment for chemical and food logistics. Directly comparable as another composite-tank producer competing in similar European chemical and food corridors.
• Welfit-Oddy: South African manufacturer of IMO and composite tank containers, including lightweight composite variants. Closest direct competitor to Tankwell in the composite intermodal liquid tank container category.

Regional players

• Titan Containers: UK-based provider of container solutions including bulk liquid storage and tank container leasing. Comparable at the asset level (tank containers in service) though operating on the leasing/integrated logistics side rather than manufacturing.

Others

• Hoyer: Tankwell's launching customer and global bulk liquid logistics operator. Relevant as a flagship enterprise reference and adopter of composite tanks, though Hoyer is a customer/operator rather than a manufacturing peer.
• Flax Field Europe: Tankwell's exclusive sales and marketing partner and frame design collaborator based in Europoort. Relevant as the strategic channel partner and tank industry service provider enabling Tankwell's European distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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