What Highland Tank does

Highland Tank (legal entity Highland Tank and Manufacturing Company) is a custom steel storage tank and pressure vessel manufacturer founded in 1946 in Stoystown, Pennsylvania and now operating as a subsidiary of TerraVest Industries following the 2023 acquisition. The company designs and fabricates custom-built steel tanks spanning petroleum and chemical storage (Fireguard UL-2085, Aboveground UL-142, Underground UL-58/1746, Titan polymer-jacketed tanks), propane vessels (ASME Section VIII, Division I), oil/water separators with the patented Corella coalescer, grease interceptors (GreaseStopper automatic and passive models), water storage systems (High-DRO), and ASME pressure vessels up to 60,000 gallons. Proprietary technologies include HighGuard polyurethane dielectric coating with 10-year warranty, Titan polymer extrusion for secondary containment, Corella plate coalescer achieving 10 ppm effluent quality, and the High-LINK integrated monitoring platform with RFID/GPS tracking and remote alerts. The company operates nine fabrication facilities across the United States, giving it the broadest domestic footprint in its segment.

Highland Tank serves enterprise and institutional customers across seven primary verticals: petroleum and chemical industry (bulk plants, transportation facilities, military installations, airports), environmental and wastewater treatment (NPDES/SPCC compliance), water storage and infrastructure (fire protection, potable water, rainwater harvesting), mission critical facilities and data centers (thermal energy storage for cooling redundancy), food service (FOG removal for restaurants and institutional kitchens), utilities (power plants, renewable fuel storage), and convenience retail fueling. Representative customers include Vassar Brothers Medical Center (70,000 gallons of fire protection water storage for a $545M pavilion), Minnesota Power (50,000-gallon biomass fuel storage), Capital City Airport (NPDES-compliant oil/water separators), and over 5,300 US colleges and universities using grease interceptors. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure; tanks range from 185 to 75,000 gallons and are priced by specification, material (carbon or stainless steel), certification (UL, ASME), and customization.

The company employs an enterprise field sales motion with dedicated sales and engineering professionals supporting customers through design, manufacturing, and delivery, supplemented by a self-serve digital channel (highlandtank.com with sizing calculators, CSI specification library, My Highland Tank client portal, and online parts ordering). Go-to-market combines direct sales with educational content marketing including Lunch & Learn seminars and a Tech News blog. Highland Tank joined TerraVest Industries in 2023, gaining access to acquisition capital while maintaining its brand and operational autonomy. The company celebrated 80 years of continuous operation in 2026.

Name

Highland Tank

Legal name

Highland Tank and Manufacturing Company

Website

https://highlandtank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Highland Tank is a US-based custom steel storage tank manufacturer founded in 1946, serving enterprise customers in petroleum, water, wastewater, and mission critical infrastructure markets through nine US fabrication facilities under TerraVest Industries ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Storage Tanks

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure Vessels, Columns & Storage Tanks (ASME/Process Vessels) (IMAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pump Stations, Lift Stations & Booster Stations Construction (IMAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Steel storage tanks
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Petroleum storage tanks
• Pressure vessels
• Grease interceptors

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoystown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Steel Storage Tanks: Manufacture and sale of custom-built steel storage tanks including petroleum/chemical storage tanks, fireguard tanks, underground tanks, vertical/horizontal tanks, and specialty vessels. One-time purchase model with pricing based on tank specifications, size, and customization requirements.
2. Wastewater Treatment Systems: Oil/water separators, grease interceptors, and filtration systems for commercial and industrial wastewater treatment. Products range from small residential units to large industrial separators.
3. Water Storage & Pressure Vessels: ASME pressure vessels, water storage tanks, and fire protection systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial applications.
4. Parts & Accessories: Replacement parts and accessories available through online parts store and My Highland Tank client portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Highland Tank designs, engineers, and manufactures custom-built steel storage tanks and vessels for petroleum/chemical storage, wastewater treatment, grease removal, water storage, and pressure vessel applications. The company also fabricates ASME pressure vessels and offers integrated monitoring systems across eight U.S. fabrication facilities.

Product overview

Highland Tank is a premier steel tank manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-built storage tanks and treatment systems. The product line includes petroleum and chemical storage tanks (Fireguard®, Aboveground UL-142, Underground UL-58/1746, Titan®), propane vessels, lubricant tanks, and fuel dispensing systems. Wastewater treatment offerings encompass oil/water separators, oil/sand interceptors, and various grease interceptor types (GreaseStopper® Automatic, Passive, Solids). Water storage includes High-DRO® water tanks and complete water systems for potable, fire protection, rainwater harvesting, and decontamination applications. ASME pressure vessels up to 60,000 gallons are also manufactured. The High-LINK® technology platform provides integrated monitoring and management for these tank products. Maximum tank dimensions reach 14 feet diameter and 90 feet length across eight state-of-the-art fabrication facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fireguard®: UL-2085 thermally protected double-wall steel tanks for safe storage of motor fuels and flammable liquids
• GreaseStopper®
• High-LINK®
• HighDRO®
• HighGuard®
• Titan®
• Corella®
• TES Tanks
• LevelShield
• UFS

Products and services

• Fireguard UL-2085 Thermally protected double-wall steel cylindrical or rectangular aboveground tanks for safe storage of motor fuels and flammable/combustible liquids, UL-2085 certified with 2-hour fire protection rating.
• Aboveground Horizontal UL-142 Horizontal aboveground storage tanks manufactured to UL-142 specifications for petroleum and chemical storage.
• Aboveground Vertical UL-142 Vertical aboveground tanks in single-wall, double-wall, or double-bottom configurations, standard sizes from 185 to 57,500 gallons with custom sizing available.
• Underground UL-58 & 1746 Underground storage tanks meeting UL-58 and UL-1746 specifications for safe underground fuel storage with corrosion protection.
• Propane Vessels Aboveground and underground propane vessels engineered to ASME Section VIII, Division I and NFPA 58 standards, with standard sizes from 3,900 to 60,000 gallons.
• Lube Tanks Storage tanks for lubricants and lubricating products, often designed with split compartments for multiple product storage.
• Chemical Storage Tanks Steel tanks for chemical storage applications, available in various configurations to meet specific chemical storage requirements.
• Fuel Dispensing Systems Complete fuel dispensing and management systems for safe, secure, and reliable fuel management in various applications.
• Oil/Water Separators Gravity separation systems for petroleum hydrocarbons and settleable solids from wastewater, constructed to API and UL specifications with patented Corella coalescer technology.
• Oil/Sand Interceptors Treatment tanks designed to intercept and collect sand, grit, free-oil, and grease from wastewater flows, preventing entry into sanitary sewer systems.
• Elevator Oil Interceptors Interceptors designed for elevator pit applications to separate and collect oil and water mixtures.
• Advanced Hydrocarbon Filtration Systems Advanced filtration skids combined with oil/water separators for zero-discharge facilities, providing effluent discharge levels of less than 1 ppm.
• GreaseStopper Automatic Grease Interceptors Automatic grease interceptors constructed of 304 stainless steel, available in on-floor and in-floor models, designed to reduce maintenance costs by daily grease skimming.
• Passive Grease Interceptors Large volume grease interceptors engineered to meet EPA guidelines for effluent quality of 100 mg/l, designed for underground and aboveground applications.
• Solids Interceptors Interceptors designed to separate and collect solids from wastewater before discharge.
• ASME Pressure Vessels Pressure vessels manufactured to ASME Section VIII, Division I standards, with maximum capacity of 60,000 gallons, 14 feet diameter, and 90 feet length.
• Specialty ASME Pressure Vessels Custom-designed pressure vessels for specialized industrial applications beyond standard configurations.
• High-DRO Water Tanks Welded steel water storage tanks for potable, wastewater, rainwater, and greywater applications, ranging from 185 gallons to 70,000 gallons with various protective linings.
• High-DRO Water Systems Complete water storage and management systems including detention/retention tanks, rainwater harvesting, and water reuse systems.
• High-LINK Integrated Systems Integrated monitoring and management systems coupling steel tank products with electronic management devices and software, providing real-time data for inventory monitoring, temperature monitoring, delivery verification, and GPS tracking via mobile app.
• Titan Tank Underground storage tanks with patented thermoplastic extrusion technology, available in standard sizes from 5,000 to 29,600 gallons with single or multiple compartments.
• HighGuard Double-Wall Underground Tanks Underground double-wall steel storage tanks with HighGuard corrosion protection coating for safe fuel storage at mission critical facilities.
• Universal Fueling System (UFS) Safe, secure, and reliable fuel management system in an efficient package, ideal for disaster relief, agriculture, remote construction, transportation sites, and temporary job sites.
• Propane Autogas Systems LPG fueling systems for vehicles, providing clean-burning fuel that reduces CO2 emissions by about 25% compared to petroleum, including turnkey solutions for fleet operators.
• Rainwater Harvesting Systems Systems for capturing, storing, treating, and reusing rainwater for irrigation, water closets, urinals, cooling tower makeup, and other non-potable applications.
• High-DRO Pure System Complete rainwater collection, storage, processing, and treatment system for future reuse, reducing stormwater runoff and municipal water demand.
• Oil & Gas Storage Solutions Comprehensive storage tank solutions for oil and gas industry applications including refinery, upstream, and midstream operations.
• TES Tanks for Data Centers Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tanks for cooling data centers, designed for chiller plant optimization and redundant cooling systems.
• Complete Stormwater Management System Complete stormwater management system including pretreatment systems, storage systems, and rainwater reuse integrated with building sustainability efforts.
• Solids Control Unit (HT-SCU) Highland Tank Solids Control Unit (HT-SCU) designed to protect downstream storage components for storm/rainwater management systems by removing sediment and contaminants.
• Decontamination Wastewater Storage Tanks Decontamination wastewater storage tanks for medical facilities to hold wastewater containing CBRN residue or hazardous materials from decontamination activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tanks meet UL-2085 standards including 2-hour fire test, hose stream test, ballistics test, vehicle impact test, and interstitial communication test
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Matrix Service Company: Matrix Service Company provides construction and maintenance services for storage tanks and terminals, directly competing with Highland Tank in aboveground storage tank fabrication, particularly for oil & gas and industrial clients.
• PermianLide Industries: PermianLide Industries fabricates steel storage tanks, pressure vessels, and rail tank cars, overlapping with Highland Tank's ASME pressure vessel, chemical storage, and large industrial tank offerings.
• Xerxes Corporation: Xerxes is a leading manufacturer of underground fiberglass and steel storage tanks, directly competing with Highland's Titan and UL-58 underground tank product lines in petroleum and chemical storage applications.
• ConVault: ConVault manufactures secondary containment aboveground storage tanks that compete directly with Highland Tank's Fireguard UL-2085 and double-wall UL-142 product lines in retail fueling and petroleum applications.
• CST Storage (formerly CST Industries): CST Storage manufactures bolted and welded steel storage tanks for liquids and dry bulk, directly overlapping with Highland Tank's custom steel tank and ASME pressure vessel product lines in municipal, industrial, and energy applications.

Emerging players

• Poly Processing Company: Poly Processing Company produces large polyethylene tanks for chemical storage, competing with Highland Tank's chemical storage tank offering where polymer tanks are increasingly specified for corrosive chemical services.
• Snyder Industries: Snyder Industries manufactures polyethylene storage tanks for chemicals, water, and industrial applications, competing with Highland Tank in chemical and water storage where plastic tanks are a viable alternative to steel.

Others

• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries manufactures copper, brass, aluminum, and steel products including industrial storage solutions, providing an adjacent metals manufacturing comparison relevant to Highland Tank's fabricated steel tank operations.

Broad incumbents

• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a large incumbent manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals used alongside storage tanks in oil & gas, water, and chemical process systems, providing comparable industrial scale and customer base as Highland Tank's oil/water separator and pump station products.
• Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I, now part of BWXT/McDermott storage business): CB&I has historically been the largest North American builder of large aboveground storage tanks and related infrastructure, competing with Highland Tank in the upper end of the petroleum and industrial storage market, with broader EPC scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Highlandtank1
• Facebookfacebook.com/HighlandTank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highland-tank
• Instagraminstagram.com/highlandtank
• Xx.com/highlandtank

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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