What Centre Tank Services does

Centre Tank Services Ltd is a UK-based B2B trade distributor and manufacturer of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue, and lubrication equipment, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. The company serves resellers, installers, and OEMs across tank manufacturing, generator power, fuel supply, general industrial, oil heating, agriculture, and hydraulic segments. It operates as the official UK agent for Piusi (Italian diesel/oil/AdBlue pumps), GoldenRod fuel filters, Husky nozzles, and Aquafighter water absorbers, while also designing, assembling, and testing an in-house CTS product line of tank alarms, fuel recirculation units, fuel conditioning systems, fill point cabinets, and bespoke pump kits.

The business runs a sales-led, channel-driven model combining an e-commerce storefront at centretank.com with a trade-account programme offering 30-day credit terms, reseller discounts, and direct shipping to end customers on behalf of trade accounts. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of distributed and proprietary equipment, with a Best Trade Price Guarantee covering 332+ product lines across Piusi, GoldenRod, Husky, and CTS. The company holds ISO 9001 certification, dispatches from a 14,000 sq. ft warehouse stocking 2,000+ product lines, and serves both UK and international export customers; it does not disclose revenue.

In 2024, CTS opened a Middle East Division in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, led by a relocated Head of Sales, with named regional contracts in UAE emergency power and Saudi construction. The proprietary CTS product line, 'OEMs' Choice' positioning, and exclusive UK brand agencies form the core of the competitive identity, supported by technical sales support, a 2026 product catalogue, and event presence at ADIPEC.

Name

Centre Tank Services

Legal name

Centre Tank Services Ltd

Website

https://centretank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Tank Services is a UK trade distributor and manufacturer of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue, and lubrication equipment, serving B2B resellers, OEMs, and end users across tank, generator, fuel supply, agriculture, and heating verticals since 1987.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutton Coldfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution and Resale: CTS acts as importer, wholesaler, and distributor of fuel dispensing, storage tank, and AdBlue equipment. Revenue is generated through the sale of branded products (Piusi, Husky, GoldenRod, Aquafighter, Cim-Tek, and CTS own-brand) to trade customers (resellers, installers, OEMs) at list price or with trade discounts. Products are dispatched from the UK warehouse to UK and worldwide customers.
2. CTS Own-Brand Product Manufacturing: CTS designs, assembles, and tests its own range of CTS products including tank alarms, recirculation units, fuel conditioning systems, and bespoke pump kits. Revenue from proprietary products carries higher margins than distributed brands.
3. Trade Account Services: Trade account customers receive credit terms (30 days end of month), reseller discount structures, direct shipping to end customers, technical pre-sale and post-sale advice, and marketing support materials. The trade account programme drives recurring B2B purchasing from resellers and installers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Centre Tank Services is a trade distributor, importer, and light manufacturer of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue, and lubrication equipment, operating from a 14,000 sq. ft UK warehouse holding over 2,000 product lines. The company distributes leading third-party brands (Piusi, Husky, GoldenRod, Aquafighter, Cim-Tek) and designs, assembles, and tests its own range of CTS-branded products including tank alarms, fuel recirculation units, fuel conditioning systems, fill point cabinets, and bespoke pump kits. Customers are trade account holders (resellers, installers, OEMs, fuel suppliers, generator companies) with credit terms, trade discounts, and direct shipping to end users.

Product overview

Centre Tank Services is a trade supplier and importer of fuel dispensing, storage tank, AdBlue, and lubrication equipment, operating since 1987. Their product portfolio combines third-party branded products with their own in-house designed CTS range. The core offering centers on Piusi pumps (Italian manufactured diesel, oil and AdBlue transfer pumps including Panther, Cube, Bi-Pump, E80/E120, Viscomat and BP3000 models) and fuel management solutions, complemented by their proprietary CTS tank alarms, fuel recirculation units, fuel conditioning systems, and bespoke pump kits. They distribute a comprehensive range including GoldenRod and Cim-Tek fuel tank filters, Aquafighter water absorbers, Husky nozzles, Piusi flow meters (K33, K44, K24), and Piusi B.SMART cloud-based fuel management systems. The company serves tank manufacturers, generator companies, fuel suppliers, industrial resellers, and heating/oil engineers with over 2,000 product lines from their 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse, while their CTS Middle East division (opened 2024) supports the growing Middle Eastern market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CTS: In-house designed range of fuel tank alarms, recirculation units, fuel conditioning units, and bespoke pump kit assemblies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aquafighter reduces water content to under 75ppm, exceeding EN590 diesel fuel standard of 200ppm. Over 7,000 lab tests by fuel producers and Saybolt Laboratories confirm 100% efficiency.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Piusi (Piusi S.p.A.)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS is the official UK agent and sole importer of Piusi pumps and products — described as 'the original, quality, Italian manufacturer of diesel, light oil and AdBlue handling products.' Piusi products are the flagship distributed brand at CTS, covering pumps (Panther, Cube, Viscomat, E-series, Bi-Pump, BP3000, EX50), flow meters (K33, K44, K600), fuel management systems (B.SMART, Delphin), nozzles, hose reels, and gauges. CTS stocks the largest holdings of Piusi spare parts in the UK and provides regular distributor training at Piusi's factory in Italy.
• GoldenRod FilterscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS is the official UK and Ireland agent for GoldenRod fuel tank filters. GoldenRod is described as 'the leading filter brand within the agricultural industry.' Filters remove particles or water content from diesel, petrol, kerosene, and biofuels. CTS holds the largest stocks in the country of the 495 and 496 water block filters and will not be beaten on price.
• Husky NozzlescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS is an official distributor of Husky nozzles, including the Husky 1GS heavy-duty automatic diesel nozzle and Husky Reconnectable Safe-T-Break coupling. Husky is a leading brand for heavy-duty fuel nozzles. CTS offers the Best Trade Price Guarantee on Husky products.
• AquafightercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS is the official UK agent for Aquafighter fuel tank water absorbers. Aquafighter is a proprietary water absorption technology that removes both free and emulsified/suspended water from diesel fuel, reducing water content to under 75ppm. The product has undergone over 7,000 lab tests by fuel producers and at Saybolt Laboratories. CTS markets the full Aquafighter range (Finger, Snake, Anaconda, Medium Canvas, Large Canvas) for various tank sizes.
• Cim-Tek FilterssecondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS stocks Cim-Tek fuel tank filters which are described as 'the choice of many UK plastic fuel tank manufacturers.' Filters remove water and particles up to 10 microns using a resin-coated pleated paper element with a spin-on canister design.
• Aquametro Oil MeterssecondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS stocks Aquametro oil meters as part of its broad range of fuel flow measurement equipment. Aquametro is a recognised brand in oil and fuel measurement technology.
• Afriso GaugessecondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS stocks Afriso tank gauges as part of its product range. Afriso is a brand specialising in measurement and monitoring solutions for tanks and heating systems.
• ZVA NozzlessecondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS stocks ZVA nozzles as part of its nozzle and dispensing equipment product range.
• LafonsecondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS stocks Lafon products as part of its broader product offering in the fuel dispensing equipment category.
• PurafinersecondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS stocks Purafiner products as part of its fuel filtration and conditioning equipment range.
• Tigerloop®secondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCTS stocks Tigerloop de-aerator products, which are fuel tank accessories that separate air from fuel in heating oil installations.
• SagePaysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCTS processes online card payments through SagePay. Customers are directed to SagePay's secure payment page when paying by card. SagePay is described as 'a trusted source' for online payments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Water & Energy: Global broad incumbent with water and energy storage solutions including fuel and oil storage tanks. Kingspan serves similar end customers (industrial, commercial, agricultural) at much larger scale and offers a wider portfolio that overlaps with CTS's fuel equipment range, but does not specialize in CTS's fuel dispensing and monitoring niche.

Direct peers

• Piusi S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of fuel, oil, and AdBlue handling pumps and equipment. While CTS is the exclusive UK agent for Piusi, Piusi operates direct sales channels across most global markets and is the natural direct peer — making the same product categories (diesel transfer pumps, AdBlue dispensers, fuel management systems) and serving overlapping end-customer use cases (fleets, fuel suppliers, agriculture).
• Husky Corporation: US-based manufacturer of heavy-duty fuel dispensing nozzles and Safe-T-Break couplings. CTS is an official UK distributor of Husky products; Husky's nozzles and breakaway couplings are directly comparable product categories competing in the same fuel dispensing equipment market globally.
• Aquafighter: Proprietary water absorption technology for diesel fuel, marketed under the Aquafighter brand. CTS is the official UK agent for Aquafighter products; Aquafighter's water-removal solutions compete in the same fuel quality and contamination market as CTS's in-house recirculation and conditioning units.

Regional players

• Enduramaxx: UK manufacturer of rotationally moulded plastic tanks for fuel, water, AdBlue, and chemical storage. Enduramaxx is a UK tank manufacturer whose products overlap with CTS's OEM customer base and serves similar end customers requiring fuel storage and dispensing equipment.
• Tuffa Tanks: UK plastic and steel tank manufacturer producing bunded fuel tanks, AdBlue tanks, and oil tanks. Tuffa operates in the same UK market as CTS, serves overlapping customer segments (fuel storage users, agricultural sector), and is a potential OEM customer for CTS tank monitoring equipment.
• Forbes Plastics (Forbes Group): UK plastic tank manufacturer producing fuel, water, and chemical storage tanks. Forbes Plastics operates in the same UK market serving agricultural and commercial fuel storage customers, with potential overlap as an OEM customer for CTS-supplied tank alarms and monitoring.
• Probe (Probe Oil & Gas): UK manufacturer of fuel and oil storage tanks including steel and plastic options. Probe serves overlapping UK end customers in agricultural, commercial, and industrial fuel storage, and is a potential OEM channel for CTS tank alarms and monitoring equipment.
• Harlequin Plastics: UK and Ireland plastic fuel tank manufacturer selling bunded and single-skin oil tanks, water storage tanks, and AdBlue tanks. CTS supplies tank alarms and accessories as an OEM to UK tank manufacturers including Harlequin, making it a regional peer serving overlapping UK end customers in fuel storage and dispensing.

Others

• GoldenRod Filters (Facet Filtration): Manufacturer of fuel tank filters and water-block filters widely used in agricultural and industrial applications. CTS is the official UK and Ireland agent for GoldenRod products; GoldenRod's filters are part of the same fuel filtration and contamination product category CTS distributes and form part of its offering to agricultural customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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