Tanks and Vessels

What Tanks and Vessels does

Tanks and Vessels Industries Ltd. (TVI), founded in 1979/1980 and headquartered on a 52-acre site in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, supplies new and used stainless steel tanks, pumps, and process equipment to enterprise buyers in the UK and overseas. The company serves brewing, food and beverage, juice and cider, chemical, pharmaceutical, waste, and lubricant manufacturers, delivering both discrete equipment sales and full turnkey process projects ranging from single tank installations to complex multi-vessel plant builds. Customers include named industrial buyers such as Morris Lubricants, Airedale Chemicals, and Solve Scientific.

The company's core offering is built on two pillars: a large standing inventory of over 1,000 pre-owned stainless steel vessels (50L to 300,000L) available for immediate dispatch, and in-house custom fabrication of new vessels (50L to 180,000L) in grades 316, 304, and 321 stainless steel. Manufacturing is conducted in a 34.5m by 24.0m purpose-built fabrication shop equipped with 10-tonne rotators and manipulators, and uses automated plasma welding with automated plasma TIG cap layering alongside manual metal arc, MIG, and TIG techniques. Quality is governed by ISO 9001:2015, BS EN 9606-1 coded welding standards, dye penetrant testing on all welds, and hydrostatic water fill testing prior to installation.

Revenue is generated through six streams: new vessel fabrication, used vessel resale, pumps and ancillary process equipment (hygienic, centrifugal, air-operated diaphragm), asset disposal purchases, professional removals and installations, and full project management of process projects including design, supply, installation, and commissioning. Pricing is quote-based via a website enquiry list system with no public e-commerce transaction capability. The company holds Made in Britain accreditation and is a member of BFBI, British Safety Council, and RoSPA. Go-to-market is B2B enterprise field sales driven by website catalogue, news/case-study content, and a direct enquiry system, with international logistics handled through long-term transport partners for abnormal loads.

Name

Tanks and Vessels

Legal name

Tanks and Vessels Industries Ltd.

Website

https://tanksandvessels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tanks and Vessels Industries Ltd. supplies new and used stainless steel tanks, pumps, and process equipment from its 52-acre Doncaster site to enterprise customers in brewing, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, waste, and lubricant industries across the UK and overseas, offering both immediate inventory sales and bespoke fabrication.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Stainless Steel Process Equipment

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Stainless steel vessels
• Industrial process equipment
• Custom tank fabrication
• Used process tanks
• Hygienic pumps supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Vessel Sales: Custom fabrication and manufacturing of new stainless steel vessels ranging from 50 litres to 180,000 litres. Primarily grade 316 stainless steel, with options for 304, 321 grades and other materials on request. Includes storage tanks, mixing tanks, jacketed tanks, tanks with coils, dimple jackets, insulated tanks, and pipework.
2. Used Vessel Sales: Sale of pre-owned stainless steel tanks and vessels. Stock of at least 1000 used vessels ranging from 50 litres to 300,000 litres predominantly in stainless steel, available immediately.
3. Process Equipment Sales: Sale of pumps, valves, fittings, and other ancillary process equipment both reconditioned and new. Includes hygienic pumps, centrifugal pumps, air operated diaphragm pumps, and other process equipment.
4. Process Projects: Project management service including site evaluation, design, supply, installation and commissioning of projects. Ranges from simple tank and pipework installation to complex turnkey projects involving sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems.
5. Asset Disposal: Purchase of plant and machinery including complete plants or facility disposal. Provides outright purchase offers for equipment including tanks, silos, storage vessels, pumps, centrifuges, separators, filters, heat exchangers, CIP systems, mixers, blenders, and packaging equipment.
6. Removals and Installations: Removal and installation services including site visits, loading, transport, crane supply, off-loading, positioning, and health and safety documentation. Services provided with every project when customers purchase tanks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tanks and Vessels Industries Ltd. supplies both new and used stainless steel tanks, pumps, and process equipment from a 52-acre site in Doncaster, UK. The company fabricates custom new vessels (50–180,000 litres) in grades 316, 304, and 321 stainless steel using automated plasma welding, and holds immediate stock of 1,000+ pre-owned vessels (50–300,000 litres). It also provides ancillary process equipment and project services including removals, installations, asset disposal, and turnkey project management for brewing, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and related industries.

Product overview

Tanks and Vessels Industries Ltd operates as a supplier of industrial process equipment with a portfolio comprising both physical products and supporting services. The core product range consists of: (1) Used Vessels - a large stock of pre-owned stainless steel tanks and vessels; (2) New Vessels - custom-manufactured tanks using automated plasma welding in their Doncaster fabrication facility; (3) Hygienic Pumps - supply of industrial pump equipment; and (4) Process Equipment - ancillary equipment including CIP systems, filters, heat exchangers, and mixing/blending systems. These products are complemented by service offerings: Asset Disposal (equipment purchase/removal), Process Projects (project management and commissioning), Removals and Installations (logistics and positioning), and Pump Service (maintenance support). The company serves industries including brewing, food and beverage, juice, cider, chemical, waste, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Used Vessels Pre-owned stainless steel storage and process vessels ranging from 50 litres to 300,000 litres. Stock typically includes at least 1,000 used vessels available immediately for industries including brewing, food and beverage, chemical, waste, and pharmaceutical.
• New Vessels Custom-built stainless steel vessels manufactured in-house at the Doncaster facility using automated plasma welding. Vessels range from 50 litres to 180,000 litres in grade 316, 304, or 321 stainless steel, including mixing tanks, jacketed tanks, tanks with coils, dimple jackets, insulated tanks, and pipework.
• Hygienic Pumps Supply of new and used hygienic pumps for industrial applications. Stock includes centrifugal, rotary lobe, and other pump types from manufacturers including APV, Fristam, and Hilge.
• Process Equipment Wide range of process equipment including CIP systems, centrifuges, separators, filters, heat exchangers, mixers, blenders, packaging equipment, pasteurizers, and valves, available in new and reconditioned condition.
• Removals and Installations Professional removal and installation service for tanks and process equipment. Includes site visits, logistics, crane supply, positioning, and full Health and Safety documentation, covering single tanks to complete plant relocations.
• Process Projects Project management service covering site evaluation, design, supply, installation, and commissioning for tank installations and ancillary equipment, from simple tank and pipework installations to complex turnkey projects with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Asset Disposal Outright purchase of used plant and machinery including stainless steel tanks, silos, storage vessels, pumps, centrifuges, separators, filters, heat exchangers, CIP systems, mixers, blenders, and packaging equipment, offered as an alternative to auction.
• Pump Service Maintenance and servicing support for industrial pumps supplied by the company.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System accredited following NQA stage 1 and 2 assessments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Federal Equipment Company: US-based used process equipment dealer with a large inventory of stainless steel tanks, mixers, and process systems. Closely comparable to TVI's used-equipment catalogue and asset disposal model.
• Lee Industries: US manufacturer of custom stainless steel process equipment, tanks, and reactors for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. Closely overlaps with TVI's new-vessel custom fabrication offering.
• Perry Videx (Perry Process Equipment): One of the largest global dealers of used process equipment and stainless steel vessels. Directly comparable to TVI's used-vessel inventory business and serves overlapping brewing, chemical, and pharmaceutical customers.
• Phoenix Equipment: Dealer of used process equipment including stainless steel tanks, reactors, and pharmaceutical/food processing assets. Competes with TVI for the same category of buyers in the secondary equipment market.
• Paul Mueller Company: Manufacturer of stainless steel processing and storage equipment for dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. Highly comparable product mix and customer verticals to TVI.
• Stainless Metalcraft (CIMC): UK-based stainless steel fabrication business with similar product range (tanks, vessels, process equipment) and overlap in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical customers. Direct domestic peer.
• Wessels Company: ASME pressure vessel manufacturer producing custom coded pressure vessels and tanks. Overlaps with TVI's process vessel fabrication capability in chemical and industrial customers.
• Custom Metalcraft: Manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, vessels, and process equipment serving food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Comparable custom fabrication capability and customer verticals to TVI.
• BE Peterson: Custom stainless steel fabricator producing tanks, vessels, and process equipment for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and biotechnology customers. Comparable in size, customisation focus, and vertical mix.

Broad incumbents

• Tank Connection: Larger established manufacturer of bolted and welded storage tanks serving bulk liquid storage markets. Wider product portfolio than TVI but overlaps on stainless and process storage applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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