Metsa Tanks

What Metsa Tanks does

Metsa Tanks is a family-owned manufacturer of ASME-certified propane tanks, skid station tanks, and pressure vessel accessories, founded in 1983 by Humberto Garza in Monterrey, Mexico and headquartered in Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León. The company produces above-ground, underground, and dual-purpose (AG/UG) propane tanks in capacities from 250 to 1,990 gallons, plus underground and AG/UG HDPE domes, the SafeGuard Riser with integrated Mopeka Cathodic Sentinel monitoring, premium prime-coated variants for saline environments, Hemi Tanks, and turnkey skid assemblies produced with Gas Equipment Company. Manufacturing uses automated welding and a fourteen-gun automated powder-paint booth with climate-controlled curing, and raw steel is sourced entirely from North American mills.

The business is anchored in propane marketers and distributors serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and autogas customers across the United States and Canada, with named accounts including McAdams Propane, deBoer Propane, Pico Propane and Fuels, Yellow Rose Propane, and Eco Power Equipment. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales with quote-based pricing, supplemented by accessory and integrated skid-station revenue streams; warranty terms of 7 years on AG tanks, 5 years on UG tanks, and a lifetime weld warranty are used as competitive differentiators.

Distribution is direct and field-led through a regional sales team of five account managers covering the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, paired with a company-owned private logistics fleet that has logged 2+ million miles of deliveries under a three-week lead-time guarantee. The company holds ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel U-Stamp certification since 1995 and Canadian Registration Number (CRN) certification since 2015, and has roughly 160 employees, with a U.S. sales office in McAllen, Texas supporting North-American operations.

Name

Metsa Tanks

Legal name

Metsa Tanks

Website

https://metsa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Metsa Tanks is a family-owned, ASME-certified manufacturer of propane tanks (250-1,990 gallons), skid station tanks, and pressure vessel accessories for propane marketers and distributors across the United States and Canada, with private-fleet delivery and factory-integrated tank-monitoring technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Tank Manufacturing

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Propane tank manufacturing
• ASME pressure vessels
• Underground propane storage
• Propane skid stations
• Tank cathodic monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciénega De Flores

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane Tank Sales: One-time hardware sales of ASME-certified propane tanks ranging from 250 to 1,990 gallons. Tanks sold as above-ground, underground, AG/UG (dual-purpose), and dispenser models. Revenue generated per unit with private fleet delivery included.
2. Pressure Vessel Accessories: Sale of accessories including underground tank domes, AG/UG tank domes, SafeGuard risers, and related components. Products offered as add-ons to tank purchases.
3. Turnkey Skid Assemblies: Complete skid station tank solutions manufactured in partnership with Gas Equipment Company for propane marketers needing integrated systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Metsa manufactures ASME-certified propane tanks and pressure vessel accessories from North American steel at its facility in Ciénega de Flores, Mexico. The portfolio spans above-ground, underground, dual-use (AG/UG), and dispenser tanks from 250 to 1,990 gallons, plus HDPE tank domes, SafeGuard Risers with Mopeka Cathodic Sentinel monitoring, premium prime coatings, and turnkey skid assemblies built with Gas Equipment Company. Orders are delivered direct to customer sites via Metsa's private logistics fleet across the U.S. and Canada.

Product overview

Metsa Tanks is a family-owned propane tank manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of ASME-certified propane tanks and pressure vessel accessories. The product line includes above-ground, underground, and dual-use (AG/UG) tanks ranging from 250 to 1,990 gallons, complemented by accessory products including tank domes (HDPE plastic domes for UG and AG/UG installations), SafeGuard Riser with integrated Mopeka Cathodic Sentinel monitoring technology, and turnkey skid assemblies. Tanks are manufactured with North American steel using automated welding and powder coating systems, and are delivered via the company's private logistics fleet. The portfolio serves propane marketers, distributors, and agriculture customers across the U.S. and Canada with end-to-end support from manufacturing through installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASME-Certified Propane Tanks (250 to 1,000 gallons, AG/UG/AGUG) ASME-certified propane storage tanks offered in 250, 330, 500, and 1,000 gallon sizes, available as above-ground, underground, or dual-use (AGUG) configurations. Built from North American steel with the company's automated welding and powder-coating systems, and supported by an industry-leading 7-year (AG) / 5-year (UG) warranty with lifetime warranty on welds. Targeted at propane marketers and distributors serving residential, commercial, and small-agrarian customers.
• 1,990-Gallon Station Tanks Large-capacity ASME-certified propane tanks in 1,990-gallon capacity, designed for autogas refueling station applications. Launched in 2021 to serve propane autogas station builders and operators.
• SafeGuard Riser with Mopeka Cathodic Sentinel Factory-installed riser for Metsa underground propane tanks that integrates Mopeka Cathodic Sentinel monitoring technology for continuous monitoring of moisture, current, and voltage levels inside the tank. Includes a 10-year replaceable battery and a 5-year warranty. Primarily deployed on 500- and 1,000-gallon underground units.
• Underground Tank Dome (HDPE) High-density polyethylene underground tank dome with a flame-retardant additive, a 24x24 inch opening for technician access, and a square design that improves installation space and resists warping. Compatible with most manufacturers' underground tanks, not only Metsa's.
• AG/UG Tank Dome (HDPE) High-density polyethylene dome with flame-retardant additive designed for above-ground/underground tank installations, providing access and protection across dual-use tank deployments.
• Turnkey Skid Assemblies Pre-fabricated skid-mounted propane tank assemblies produced in partnership with Gas Equipment Company (GEC), delivering integrated tank-plus-equipment solutions for propane station builders and autogas refueling operators from a single supplier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% more tank capacity per truckload compared to standard designs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MopekacoreTechnology or Integration · 23 January 2025Partnership to integrate Mopeka® Cathodic Sentinel technology into Metsa's underground propane tanks. The monitoring system provides continuous surveillance of moisture, current, and voltage levels within underground tanks, delivering real-time reporting for safety and performance. The Mopeka system arrives pre-installed on Metsa underground tanks (primarily 1000- and 500-gallon units) ready for installation.
• Gas Equipment Company (GEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for turnkey skid assemblies combining Metsa's propane tanks with GEC's equipment and integration capabilities. Enables propane marketers to receive complete skid station solutions from a single supplier.
• Eco Power EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Channel partnership with Eco Power Equipment for distribution of combined propane tank and equipment solutions. Case study subject representing successful integration of Metsa tanks with GEC products.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Taylor-Wharton: Taylor-Wharton manufactures ASME pressure vessels, cryogenic tanks, and bulk storage for industrial gases and propane. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping certifications and customer segments, though its product range extends well beyond propane into cryogenic and industrial gas storage.
• Wessels Company: Wessels Company is a US manufacturer of ASME pressure vessels, hydronic tanks, and expansion tanks serving HVAC and industrial markets. Its certifications and dealer channel overlap with propane distributors make it an adjacent competitive peer in pressure vessel manufacturing.
• Amtrol (by Worthington): Amtrol is a leading North American manufacturer of pressure vessels, well tanks, and hydronic expansion tanks. While its core focus is broader than propane, its ASME-certified pressure vessel capabilities and channel overlap with propane distributors make it a broad incumbent peer.

Direct peers

• Heritage Industries: Heritage Industries manufactures ASME-certified propane tanks and cylinders from facilities in the US. It is a direct competitor to Metsa in the propane retail channel, particularly in underground and above-ground residential tanks.
• Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing: Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing is an Indianapolis-based fabricator of ASME pressure vessels and propane storage tanks. It serves propane marketers and industrial customers with comparable tank sizes and certification, making it a direct competitive peer.
• American Welding & Tank (AWT): American Welding & Tank is a US-based manufacturer of ASME propane tanks and pressure vessels serving propane retailers across North America. AWT competes directly with Metsa in standard residential, commercial, and underground tank sizes with comparable certifications and dealer relationships.
• Worthington Enterprises (Manchester Tank): Worthington Enterprises is a major North American manufacturer of pressure vessels and propane tanks through its Manchester Tank division. It is the most direct competitor to Metsa in ASME-certified propane tanks for the propane retail channel, with comparable product range and broader capital resources.

Emerging players

• Highland Tank & Manufacturing: Highland Tank manufactures steel storage tanks and pressure vessels for petroleum, chemicals, and propane applications. Its product range overlaps with Metsa's larger commercial and underground tanks, making it an emerging peer in select customer segments.

Others

• Mopeka: Mopeka is a tank monitoring technology provider whose Cathodic Sentinel product is factory-integrated into Metsa's underground propane tanks. Mopeka is an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor, but it represents an adjacent peer in the propane tank ecosystem and digital monitoring category.
• Gas Equipment Company (GEC): Gas Equipment Company is Metsa's strategic partner for turnkey skid assemblies, supplying propane station equipment and integration. While not a tank manufacturer, GEC is an adjacent ecosystem player in propane station solutions and a direct partner in Metsa's skid business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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