Palmer Tank & Construction

What Palmer Tank & Construction does

Palmer Tank & Construction, Inc. is a Bakersfield, California-headquartered manufacturer and full-service provider specializing in above-ground storage tanks. Founded in 1969 by Jerry Palmer, the company produces bolted, welded, galvanized, plastic, and fiberglass tanks for fire protection (NFPA-22), potable water, irrigation, dry bulk storage, and petroleum applications. Product lines include tank structures, internal and external fittings, level indicators, hardware and gasket materials, and OSHA-compliant access systems (stairways, walkways, ladders). Underlying capabilities span an enclosed steel panel manufacturing facility, a 10'x25' in-house powder coating line, an onsite welding and fabrication shop, and a sandblasting/liquid epoxy coating operation. Differentiated offerings include remotely operated underwater drone inspections for in-tank water towers and engineered tank foundation design compliant with California seismic zone 4 and Doggr AB 1960 regulations.

The company serves four primary verticals: oil & gas (including APCD air-quality compliance parts, where it self-identifies as the leading California supplier), fire protection (NFPA-22 specialty fittings, vortex breakers), agriculture (irrigation, potable water, stormwater), and manufacturing (process water, dry storage silos). Named enterprise and project customers include Nestle (fire water tank with level indicators), Cintas Uniform Supply (fire protection tank installation), E&B Natural Resources and Twin Pines Minerals (bolted tank projects), and Shell Oil (historical relationship at Poso Creek). Tank products and construction meet API, AWWA, NFPA, and OSHA standards, with interior resin for potable water tanks compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

Palmer Tank operates a direct-to-customer sales model through its Bakersfield headquarters, with quote-based pricing, multi-year contract cadences, and same-day parts delivery from an in-stock inventory of hundreds of thousands of bolts and gaskets. Revenue mixes one-time product sales (tanks, fittings, hardware) with professional services (erection, tear-down, relocation, inspection, UT testing, repair, welding, powder coating, drone inspections), creating a vertically integrated platform that captures both initial installation and ongoing maintenance economics. The business is privately held by founder Jerry Palmer, has operated continuously for over 55 years, and received the Better Business Bureau Integrity Award in 2012 for 50 consecutive years with no filed complaints.

Name

Palmer Tank & Construction

Legal name

Palmer Tank & Construction, Inc.

Website

https://palmertanks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Palmer Tank & Construction, founded in 1969 in Bakersfield, California, manufactures above-ground storage tanks for oil & gas, agriculture, manufacturing, and fire protection customers across California. Services include installation, repair, inspection, and California-specific regulatory compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Tank Product Sales: Sale of above-ground storage tanks including bolted tanks (API & AWWA compliant), galvanized tanks, fire protection tanks (NFPA-22 compliant), and new & used tanks in plastic and fiberglass materials.
2. Tank Components and Parts: Sales of internal and external fittings, level indicators, hardware and gasket materials. Company maintains large inventory of parts and hundreds of thousands of bolts and gaskets in stock for same-day delivery.
3. Professional Services: Services including tank erection, tear-down and relocation, tank inspection, UT testing, tank repair, disinfection, welding, sandblasting, liquid epoxy coating, painting, powder coating, fiberglass tank repair, engineered foundation design, and underwater drone inspections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Palmer Tank & Construction manufactures, sells, and installs above-ground storage tanks (bolted API/AWWA tanks, galvanized tanks, NFPA-22 fire protection tanks, plastic and fiberglass tanks) for oil & gas, agriculture, manufacturing, and fire protection customers across California. The company also delivers full lifecycle tank services including erection, tear-down, relocation, inspection (UT testing and underwater drone inspections), repair, disinfection, welding, powder coating, sandblasting, epoxy coating, and engineered foundation design.

Product overview

Palmer Tank & Construction is a tank manufacturing and construction company offering a portfolio of above-ground storage tank products and comprehensive related services. Core products include Fire Protection Tanks (NFPA-22 compliant), Bolted Tanks (API & AWWA coated), Galvanized Tanks, and New & Used Above Ground Storage Tanks (plastic and fiberglass), complemented by accessories such as Internal & External Fittings, Level Indicators, and Hardware & Gasket Materials. The company provides extensive services including Powder Coating, Tank Erection/Tear-down & Relocation, Tank Inspection (including UT Testing), Tank Strapping and Calibration, Tank Repair and Disinfection, Fiberglass Tank Repair, Engineered Foundation Design, Sandblasting & Epoxy Coating, Welding Fab Shop, and Underwater Drone Inspections. The product-service architecture integrates vertically, with manufactured tank products bundled with engineering, installation, compliance, and maintenance services to serve the oil & gas, agriculture, manufacturing, and fire protection industries in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Tank Specialty (NFPA-22) NFPA-22 compliant fire protection tanks for industrial facilities and fire suppression applications, built with strict specifications on water and air capacity and equipped with specialized fittings such as vortex breakers.
• Bolted Tanks (Coated API & AWWA) Above-ground bolted storage tanks manufactured from individual steel panels fabricated at an enclosed facility, then transported and bolted together on site using appropriate gaskets and fasteners for rapid installation across weather conditions, meeting API and AWWA standards.
• New & Used Above-Ground Storage Tanks (Plastic and Fiberglass) Plastic and fiberglass above-ground storage tanks with high-strength resin interiors fabricated for compatibility with specific stored liquids, including FDA-compliant potable water storage tanks.
• Galvanized Tanks Zinc-coated steel tanks used for irrigation water, fire suppression, stormwater management, drinking water, and rain harvesting applications.
• Stairways, Walkways, and Ladders Internal and external ladders, stairs, platforms, and walkways designed to comply with strict OSHA specifications for safe tank access.
• APCD Compliance Gauge Hatches & PVR Vents Air quality control compliance products including locking gauge hatches and pressure vacuum relief vents for oil and gas storage tanks in California, addressing APCD air-quality requirements.
• Seismic Zone 4 Engineering & Compliance Seismic zone 4 engineering, supply of anchor bolts, concrete wall placement, and complete tank foundation setup engineered for California seismic zoning regulations.
• Tank Erection, Tear-down & Relocation Full-service tank installation including foundation preparation and seismic engineering, plus safe disassembly and removal of existing tanks within California regulation guidelines.
• Tank Inspection and UT (Ultrasonic Thickness) Testing Ultrasonic thickness testing to assess tank wall integrity with electrolysis repair for thin areas or safe disassembly and removal if a tank is unsalvageable.
• Underwater Drone Inspections Remotely controlled in-tank drone inspections that produce a live video feed for topside completion while recording everything the drone sees, including voice notes for proper archiving and quick client review.
• Tank Repair, Disinfection, and Welding Repair services for all tank types including pinholes, cracks, and dents with fast turnaround, plus cleaning and disinfection to extend tank service life.
• Fiberglass Tank Repair Maintenance services for fiberglass storage tanks including spot repairs, interior corrosion coating, nozzle repair or relocation, new nozzle additions, and FRP piping interfaces.
• Sandblasting, Liquid Epoxy Coating, and Painting Onsite sandblasting to remove corrosion and liquid epoxy coating and painting to restore protective layers on critical parts, extending service life.
• Powder Coating Powder coating in a 10'x25' facility that accommodates tanks, fittings, frames, wheels, brake calipers, automobiles, and patio furniture, producing a chemically bonded durable finish resistant to corrosion, flaking, and scratching.
• Welding Fab Shop Onsite welding and fabrication shop enabling time-sensitive repairs with turnaround in hours rather than days or weeks.
• Engineered Tank Foundation Design (Concrete, Ring-Walls, Gravel per Doggr AB 1960) Complete tank foundation construction including engineered designs, concrete foundations, ring-walls, and gravel foundations per California Doggr AB 1960 regulations.
• Tank Strapping and Deadwood Calibration Tank content measurement and calibration services, including identification and measurement of deadwood (ladders, supports, bolts, nuts, channels) that affects tank volume.

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Oil, Water, and Fire Protection Companies (California)coreOthersServing oil, water, and fire protection companies throughout California for over 50 years. Number one parts supplier for APCD compliance parts in California for the oil and gas industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CST Industries: CST Industries is one of the largest manufacturers of factory-coated bolted steel tanks and liquid storage tanks in North America. Directly comparable as a primary competitor in bolted storage tanks for water, oil, and dry bulk applications serving similar industrial customers.
• Maguire Iron: Maguire Iron is a water storage tank construction, repair, and maintenance company specializing in elevated and ground storage tanks. Comparable in tank inspection, repair, and recoating services for water infrastructure customers, with adjacent geographic reach.
• Caldwell Tanks: Caldwell Tanks designs and builds elevated and ground storage water tanks including NFPA-22 fire protection tanks. Comparable as a competitor in the fire protection water tank segment and broader above-ground water storage market.
• Tarsco Bolted Tank: Tarsco (a TF Warren Group company) manufactures bolted steel tanks and provides field-erected tank construction services. Direct peer in API/AWWA tank manufacturing and on-site installation services for industrial and oil & gas customers.
• Tank Connection: Tank Connection designs and manufactures bolted and welded storage tanks with proprietary powder-coating processes. Direct competitor in bolted steel tanks for liquid and dry bulk storage serving similar oil & gas, water, and industrial customers.
• Columbian TecTank: Columbian TecTank (a division of CST Industries) manufactures bolted and welded carbon steel tanks for industrial and municipal liquid storage. Closely comparable in product offering (API/AWWA bolted tanks) and target end markets including oil & gas and water utilities.
• Superior Tank Co. Superior Tank manufactures bolted and welded steel tanks for water, oil, and industrial liquid storage, primarily serving the Western US. Highly comparable in product line (bolted tanks, powder coating, field erection) and regional market overlap with Palmer Tank's California focus.
• Fisher Tank Company: Fisher Tank Company manufactures and erects above-ground storage tanks and provides field services including repair and inspection. Direct peer in storage tank manufacturing, installation, and lifecycle service offerings for industrial customers.
• Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors: Phoenix Fabricators manufactures API 650 field-erected welded storage tanks for the oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets. Comparable as a direct competitor in large welded above-ground storage tanks with similar oil & gas and industrial customer base.

Emerging players

• DN Tanks: DN Tanks designs and builds prestressed concrete tanks for water and wastewater storage. Comparable in large-diameter above-ground storage tank construction for municipal and industrial water customers, though using a different material (concrete vs steel).

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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