What Burch Tank & Truck does

Burch Tank & Truck Inc is a privately held, family-owned industrial manufacturer and service company headquartered in Mt Pleasant, Michigan, with a second operational site in Midland. Founded in 1990 by Ken Harrison and now in its third generation of family leadership (Jeff Harrison as President, Jason Harrison as Engineer), the company designs, fabricates, repairs, and recertifies bulk transport tanks for the chemical, sanitary/dairy, petroleum, fire services, intermodal, and agriculture end markets. Core manufacturing competencies are anchored by three regulatory certifications — 'U' Stamp and 'R' Stamp accreditations for pressure vessels plus 3-A Sanitary Standard 05-15 Symbol holder status — which collectively authorize the company to build and recertify code-spec tanks (DOT 407, MC 307, MC 312, MC 331, MC 306, MC 412), sanitary milk transport tanks up to 8 axles, 304L stainless steel fire apparatus water tankers, intermodal/ISO units, frac tanks, and custom agricultural units. The 20-service-bay Mt Pleasant headquarters sits on 6 enclosed acres with two fabrication buildings; the Midland site is co-located with QualaWash for tank washing.

Revenue is generated through five streams: OEM tank manufacturing sold build-to-order against customer specifications, repair and maintenance services (accident repair, frame replacement, barrel extensions, axle/suspension work), HM inspections and cargo tank testing, a dedicated truck and trailer parts retail store at 5776 Venture Way (with planned online sales), and tank cleaning routed through the QualaWash partnership. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public rates, and contracts are project-by-project rather than recurring subscriptions. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with a named sales/service/parts team (Jeff Harrison, Matt Veale, Craig Haley, Robert Owens) operating from Michigan facilities serving a Midwest regional customer base. The company is privately held under continuous family ownership with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Burch Tank & Truck

Legal name

Burch Tank & Truck Inc

Website

https://burchtank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Burch Tank & Truck is a family-owned Michigan-based OEM manufacturer and repair provider of code-spec bulk transport tanks (chemical, dairy, petroleum, fire apparatus, intermodal) for Midwest regional operators, operating two facilities with full-service fabrication, HM inspection, and parts retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Tank and Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

Keywords

• Bulk transport tanks
• DOT 407 trailers
• Sanitary tank manufacturing
• Fire apparatus tanks
• Tank repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Pleasant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Manufacturing (OEM): Original Equipment Manufacturer of bulk transport tanks for chemical, sanitary, petroleum, and intermodal industries. Builds custom tanks to order including DOT 407, MC 307, MC 312, MC 331, MC 306, MC 412 trailers.
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Provides bulk tank trailer repair and maintenance including accident repair, frame replacement, barrel extensions, axle/suspension work, and HM inspections at two Michigan locations.
3. Parts Sales: Operates a Truck and Trailer Parts store selling heavy-duty truck and trailer parts. Staffed showroom with knowledgeable sales personnel, with plans for online sales.
4. HM Inspections and Testing: Hazardous Materials inspections including V, I, K, P, L, T, HS, and UC inspections, plus cargo tank testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Burch Tank & Truck Inc is an OEM manufacturer of bulk transport tanks serving the chemical, sanitary, and petroleum industries, headquartered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan with a second facility in Midland, Michigan. Founded in 1990, the family-owned company manufactures DOT 407, sanitary, petroleum, fire apparatus, intermodal/ISO, frac, and manure tankers. It also operates a tank repair, modification, and parts business supported by 20 service bays and a dedicated truck and trailer parts store.

Product overview

Burch Tank & Truck Inc is a tank manufacturing and service company offering a portfolio of products that includes custom-built bulk transport tanks (chemical, sanitary, petroleum), fire apparatus water tankers, intermodal/ISO units, frac tanks, and manure tankers. The company operates two facilities in Michigan (Mt Pleasant and Midland) and provides complementary services including tank repairs, modifications, HM inspections, tank cleaning (via QualaWash partnership), and a dedicated truck/trailer parts retail store. The product line ranges from standard code-compliant tanks (DOT 407, MC 307/312/331) to specialized sanitary tanks built to 3-A Sanitary Standards, with warranties ranging from 10 years (sanitary) to 15 years (fire apparatus).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical Transport Tanks (DOT 407 / MC 307 Code) ASME U-Stamp certified code tanks designed for bulk transport of chemicals and petroleum products in compliance with DOT 407 and MC 307 specifications; sold to chemical haulers, carriers, and fleet operators.
• Sanitary / Milk Transport Tanks Stainless steel sanitary tanks manufactured to 3-A Symbol standards for transporting raw milk and other food-grade fluids; sold to dairy processors, milk haulers, and food-grade carriers.
• Petroleum Transport Tanks Bulk tanks purpose-built for refined fuel and petroleum distribution, built to industry code standards; sold to fuel haulers and petroleum distributors.
• Fire Apparatus Water Tankers Custom water tanker apparatus built for municipal, rural, and industrial fire departments needing high-volume water transport to incident scenes.
• Intermodal / ISO Tank Units ISO-frame tank containers engineered for intermodal rail, truck, and ship transport of bulk liquids; sold to logistics operators and intermodal fleet owners.
• Frac Tanks Portable frac tanks for temporary on-site storage of water, drilling fluids, and oilfield liquids; sold to oilfield service companies and industrial contractors.
• Manure Tankers Bulk manure hauling tankers for agricultural operations and custom manure application businesses.
• Tank Repair and Maintenance Services Repair, inspection, and maintenance for bulk transport tanks performed in 20 service bays, including ASME code work and periodic inspections; available to fleet operators and owner-operators.
• Tank Modification and Custom Fabrication Custom modification, retrofitting, and fabrication of existing tankers to change configuration, capacity, or service use; sold to fleets that need to repurpose or upgrade equipment.
• Truck and Trailer Parts Store Walk-in retail store selling truck and trailer parts and accessories to owner-operators, fleets, and maintenance shops, with online purchasing capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-year warranty on fire apparatus water tankers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QualaWashcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualaWash has teamed up with Burch Tank Midland at their 4200 James Savage Rd, Midland, MI 48640 location to offer tank cleaning and tank repairs at the same site. This partnership enables customers to receive comprehensive tank maintenance including washing, repairs, and recertifications in one location.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brenner Tank Services: Stainless steel tank trailer manufacturer and tank trailer repair/service provider. Similar product mix (chemical, food-grade, sanitary) and overlapping service capabilities.
• Mac Trailer Manufacturing: Manufacturer of tank trailers, dumps, and flatbeds; specialty focus on aluminum trailers and pneumatic tankers. Comparable mid-sized OEM with similar custom-build-to-order model.
• Tremcar: Manufacturer of stainless steel tank trailers for chemical, food, and petroleum industries. Direct competitor in semi-trailer tank OEM with comparable code-compliant offerings.
• Beall Corporation: Aluminum and stainless tank trailer OEM serving petroleum, chemical, and sanitary haulers. Direct competitor in bulk transport tank construction with overlapping DOT code offerings.
• Polar Tank Trailer: Manufacturer of aluminum and stainless steel tank trailers for chemical, food-grade, and petroleum markets. Closest comparable in product line (DOT 407/407, sanitary tanks) and regulatory compliance approach.
• Amthor International: Manufacturer of tank truck bodies and trailers for refined fuel, lube oil, and specialty transport. Comparable in custom stainless tanker construction and medium-duty fleet focus.
• Westmor Industries: Manufacturer of stainless steel tank trailers and parts for refined fuel, chemical, and food-grade transport. Similar product portfolio and customer base in bulk liquid transport.
• Walker Stainless Equipment: Stainless steel tank trailer manufacturer for dairy, food, and chemical transport. Highly comparable in the sanitary and food-grade tank niche where Burch holds 3-A certification.
• LBT Inc: Stainless steel tanker manufacturer for chemical, food, and petroleum markets. Direct competitor in semi-trailer tank OEM with similar regulatory focus.

Broad incumbents

• Heil Trailer International: One of the largest manufacturers of tank trailers for chemical, petroleum, and sanitary bulk transport globally. Directly comparable product portfolio (DOT 407, MC 307/312, food-grade tanks) and serves the same haulers, but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/burchtank

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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