What Duotank does

Duotank Tankbeer Systems, founded in 1984-1985 and headquartered in Waalre, Netherlands, designs, manufactures, and installs tank beer dispensing and transport systems for the global brewing and hospitality industries. The company pioneered the category in 1984 when it installed the world's first tank beer system at Café De Arend in Ammerzoden for Brouwerij Dommelsch, and has since grown into a specialty manufacturer with approximately 70 employees, a wholly-owned production facility in Waalre, and wholly-owned regional subsidiaries in North America (Denver, USA) and Australasia (Dingley Village, Australia).

The firm's core technology is its proprietary Bag-in-Tank system, which uses food-safe LDPE inliners with an EVOH oxygen barrier inside stainless-steel insulated tanks. Beer is dispensed using compressed air rather than CO2, eliminating chemical cleaning between batches and maintaining freshness for up to 12 weeks. The product portfolio spans horizontal and vertical venue tanks (2.5HL-10HL), 10HL plug-and-play event tanks, transport tanks (5HL-30HL), MID-certified delivery units (SDU, CDU, NDU), the LGT zero-emission electric tank beer truck built on a 7.5-ton Iveco platform with ~250km range, bulk transport trucks (60-200HL), and the Duotank System Online (DSO) IoT platform providing real-time monitoring and brewery-to-tap traceability. Recurring revenue is generated through consumable inliner sales (priced €15-€22 per unit, replaced per refill cycle) and DSO subscriptions.

Duotank generates revenue through a combination of one-time hardware sales (venue tanks, transport equipment, delivery units, electric trucks) and recurring streams (inliner consumables, DSO subscriptions, installation and support services). The company sells directly through its Benelux sales and 10-installation-team field force, and channels international sales through an authorized dealer network spanning Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the UK, Poland, Czechia, North America, Australia, South Africa, and Brazil. Enterprise customers include Heineken (which scaled the co-developed LGT concept to a 7-vehicle fleet in Amsterdam and Utrecht), AB InBev Belgium (Narrow Delivery Unit), Radeberger, Alken-Maes, Amstel, Budweiser, and Estrella Damm, alongside horizontal segments spanning microbreweries, hospitality venues, events and festivals.

Name

Duotank

Legal name

Duotank

Website

https://duotank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duotank, founded 1985 in Waalre, Netherlands, is a specialty manufacturer of tank beer dispensing and transport systems built on proprietary Bag-in-Tank technology. The ~70-employee company serves breweries (Heineken, AB InBev, Radeberger, Budweiser and others), hospitality venues, events, and microbreweries across Europe, North America, Australia, South Africa, and South America via a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waalre

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Beer Equipment Sales: Sale of tank beer installations including insulated tanks, frames, cooling systems, and dispensing equipment for hospitality venues. Tanks available in 2.5HL, 5HL, and 10HL capacities with horizontal and vertical configurations.
2. Transport and Delivery Equipment: Sale of transport tanks (5HL, 10HL, 30HL), delivery units (SDU, CDU, NDU), LGT trucks, bulk transport systems, and support equipment including CIP units, beer hose reels, and measuring units.
3. Inliner Sales (Consumables): Recurring sales of replacement inliners for tank beer systems. Inliners priced between €15-€22 depending on size, type of connection, and order quantity. Replacement cycle based on tank emptying/refilling.
4. Duotank System Online Subscription: Cloud-based monitoring platform providing real-time data on tank levels, deliveries, and quality control. Subscription-based service with contact sales for pricing.
5. Installation and Support Services: 10 installation teams operating daily across Benelux for tank beer system installation. Engineering, innovation, and support departments provide ongoing technical assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Duotank develops, produces, and installs tank beer installations and transport systems for breweries, hospitality venues, and event operators. The offering centers on Bag-in-Tank technology with replaceable inliners that use compressed air instead of CO2 for dispensing, maintaining beer freshness for up to 12 weeks. The portfolio spans venue tanks (2.5HL–10HL), event tanks, delivery units, the LGT electric truck, bulk transport systems (60–200HL), and the Duotank System Online (DSO) monitoring platform.

Product overview

Duotank is a global specialist in tank beer systems, beer dispensing solutions, and sustainable beer transport. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio built around its core Bag-in-Tank technology and Tank Beer System. The product line spans venue tanks (horizontal and vertical configurations from 2.5HL to 10HL for bars and restaurants), event tanks (10HL plug-and-play for festivals), and transport solutions including Delivery Units (SDU, CDU, NDU) for last-mile delivery, the LGT electric truck for zero-emission inner-city transport, and Bulk Transport trucks (60-200HL) for long-distance distribution. Supporting the hardware ecosystem is the Duotank System Online IoT/cloud platform for real-time monitoring and traceability, plus consumable inliners that are recycled through a circular economy program. All systems use compressed air dispensing instead of CO2, and the modular design allows capacities from 2.5HL to 200HL to suit venues ranging from small bars to major breweries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Beer System A complete tank beer installation system for storing and serving draft beer in hospitality venues. Uses compressed air instead of CO2, with components including insulated tanks, inliners, pressure regulators, safety valves, piercing units, air compressors, cooling pumps, and Duotank System Online monitoring. Targeted at bars, restaurants, hotels, and venues serving draft beer.
• Venue Tanks and Equipment

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HeinekencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration to develop LGT (Lightweight Tank Beer Truck) specifically for inner-city distribution challenges in Amsterdam and Utrecht. Solution addresses 7.5-ton weight restrictions and zero-emission requirements. Resulted in fleet of 7 LGT vehicles operating from dedicated city hubs outside restricted zones.
• AB InBev BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to design Narrow Delivery Unit (NDU) enabling combined deliveries of tank beer, kegs, and bottles from existing trucks. Solution allows AB InBev to serve all customers in single route without separate tank beer deliveries.
• Circular Plastic AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop unique recycling program for tank beer inliners. Partnership separates beer residue from LDPE bags to produce recycled granulate for industrial applications, supporting circular economy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Micro Matic: Largest global supplier of draft beer dispensing hardware (taps, couplers, gas systems, kegerators). Directly competes with Duotank in beer dispensing equipment sold to breweries and on-premise venues.
• Lindequist: German manufacturer of tank beer storage, transport, and dispensing systems. Head-to-head competitor in the European tank beer niche with similar bag-in-tank style hardware and brewery customers.
• Schäfer Container Systems: European manufacturer of stainless steel containers, IBCs, and custom process tanks for beverage, food, and pharma. Comparable as a specialty fabricated metal tank maker serving beverage customers.

Broad incumbents

• KHS GmbH: Global leader in filling and packaging systems for beverages, dairy, and liquid food. Larger incumbent with broader beverage equipment portfolio that serves the same major breweries Duotank targets.
• GEA Group: Diversified industrial equipment manufacturer with a substantial beverage, dairy, and brewing process tank business. Overlaps with Duotank in stainless steel process tanks and brewery infrastructure.
• Sidel: Global supplier of beverage packaging equipment, especially PET and complete bottling lines. Serves the same global brewers as a broader incumbent in beverage equipment.
• Cornelius Beverage Solutions (Marmon): US supplier of beverage dispensing systems, post-mix, and fountain hardware to hospitality and brewery customers. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio competing for on-premise beer dispensing deals.

Emerging players

• PETainer: Manufacturer of one-way PET kegs and growlers offering a lower-capex alternative format to traditional keg and tank beer systems. Emerging indirect competitor for the same on-premise beer dispensing slot.

Regional players

• Hillebrand Special Logistics: German/Dutch bulk liquid logistics provider for chemicals, food, and beverage-grade products. Comparable in beverage tank transport and the bulk logistics infrastructure that Duotank sells into.

Others

• Blefa (Franke Beverage Systems): Stainless steel keg, cask, and beverage container manufacturer supplying brewers globally. Adjacent to Duotank as a competing beverage packaging format (keg vs. tank) in the same brewery supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duotank-tankbeer-systems

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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