Steel Tank Africa

What Steel Tank Africa does

Steel Tank Africa manufactures storage tanks for water, fuel, and pressurized gases (including LPG) for enterprise and industrial customers across Africa. The company was founded in 2004 as Steel Africa Tanks, rebranded to Steel Tank Africa by 2024, and operates 7+ offices across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Ghana, with operational headquarters indicated in both Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. The product portfolio comprises three core lines: water tanks (GRP, pressed steel, and vertical configurations), fuel tanks (underground, above-ground, and vertical), and pressurized vessels (above-ground, underground/mounded, and LPG spheres). All products are designed to international standards including ASME Sec. VIII, API 650, AWWA D103-19, NFPA22, BS EN 12285, UL 58, UL 142, EN13445, PD 5500, and EEMUA 190.

The underlying technology combines conventional steel fabrication with GRP composites and, since 2020, smart tank remote-monitoring systems for level and structural-integrity tracking. Revenue is generated through two streams: custom hardware sales (tanks and vessels engineered to client specifications) and professional services including standards consulting, design and calculations, non-destructive testing (radiography, mechatronics, liquid penetration 3D), calibration, inspection and re-validation, installation, maintenance, and corrosion protection. Pricing is quote-based per project and not publicly disclosed, consistent with custom industrial contracts.

The go-to-market model is direct enterprise field sales through country offices, targeting verticals including petrochemicals, oil and gas, water supply, mining, agriculture, power generation, and institutions. Named enterprise customers include Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), Vivo Energy, Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL), Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company, Kenya Fluorspar Company, and Kakuzi. The company is privately held, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company, and appears to be founder- or management-owned.

Name

Steel Tank Africa

Legal name

Steel Tank Africa

Website

https://steeltankafrica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steel Tank Africa manufactures and services storage tanks for water, fuel, and pressurized gases (including LPG) for enterprise and industrial customers across East and West Africa, operating 7+ offices in five countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Storage Tank Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242), Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Storage & Delivery Infrastructure (Tanks, Reservoir Liners, Bladders) (AFABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refined Products Tank Farms & Terminals (TLAGAKAB), NGL/LPG Storage & Fractionation Terminals (TLAGAKAE), Chemical Tank Farms & Bulk Liquid Chemical Storage (TLALAHAH)

Keywords

• Industrial storage tanks
• Water tank manufacturing
• Fuel tank fabrication
• Pressurized vessel manufacturing
• GRP tank construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and sale of water tanks, fuel tanks, and pressurized vessels in various configurations (above-ground, underground, horizontal, vertical, mounded) for industrial and domestic applications.
2. Professional Services: Consulting on standards, tank design and calculations, radiography, NDT inspections, 3D calibration, inspection, re-validation, installation, maintenance, and corrosion protection services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Steel Tank Africa designs, manufactures, and installs industrial storage tanks for water, fuel, and pressurized gases across Africa. The product range includes GRP and pressed steel water tanks, above-ground and underground fuel tanks, and pressurized vessels (including LPG spheres), built to international standards such as ASME, API 650, AWWA, NFPA, BS EN, and UL. The company also delivers engineering, NDT inspection, installation, maintenance, and corrosion protection services as part of a one-stop tanking solution.

Product overview

Steel Tank Africa is a one-stop provider of tanking solutions for domestic and industrial markets across Africa. The product portfolio consists of three core product lines: Water Tanks (GRP Water Tanks, Steel Water Tanks, and Vertical Water Tanks), Fuel Tanks (Underground Fuel Tanks, Above Ground Fuel Tanks, and Vertical Fuel Tanks), and Pressurized Vessels (Above Ground Tanks, Underground/Mounded Tanks, and LPG Spheres). These products are complemented by a comprehensive suite of services including consulting on standards, design and calculations, non-destructive testing (radiography, mechatronics, liquid penetration 3D), calibration, inspection and re-validation, installation and maintenance, and corrosion protection and coating. The offering includes both standard designs and custom solutions tailored to client specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Tanks Industrial and domestic water storage tanks offered in three configurations: GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) tanks to BS 7491 Part 3:1994 and BS EN 13280:2001 for food-grade potable water, pressed steel sectional tanks to BS 1564:1975 and SS22:1979, and factory-coated bolted vertical carbon-steel tanks to AWWA D103-19, AS 2304:2019, NFPA22, and EN1990 for private fire protection and water supply. Target buyers include municipal, institutional, mining, agricultural, and industrial water users across Africa.
• Fuel Tanks Engineered storage tanks for flammable and non-flammable liquids in three configurations: underground horizontal cylindrical single/double-skin tanks to BS EN 12285-1, UL 58, and UL 1746 STip3; above-ground horizontal cylindrical tanks to BS EN 12285-2 and UL 142; and welded vertical steel tanks to API 650 and BS EN 14015. Target buyers are operators in oil and gas, energy distribution, agriculture, and power generation.
• Pressurized Vessels Pressure vessels for safe storage and management of gases and liquids under high pressure, including above-ground vessels to ASME Sec. VIII, EN13445, PD 5500, and GB 150, underground or mounded vessels to EEMUA 190, and specialized LPG spheres for bulk gas storage. Target buyers are petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing industries.
• Tank Design, Engineering and Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Remote monitoring reduces operational waste and optimizes tank utilization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kenya Fluorspar CompanyminorOthersKenya Fluorspar is a leader in fluorite extraction used in aluminum, steel, and industrial applications. Located in the Rift Valley, the company contributes to the local economy through job creation and community development initiatives.
• KakuziminorOthersA prominent agribusiness producing avocados, macadamia nuts, and tea. Major exporter promoting sustainable agriculture practices in Kenya.
• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC)coreOthersAs the primary distributor of electricity in Kenya, KPLC manages the national grid and ensures electricity reaches homes and businesses across the country, supporting industrial growth.
• Vivo EnergycoreOthersExclusive distributor of Shell products in Kenya, operating a wide network of service stations and fuel distribution infrastructure with expanding regional presence.
• Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL)minorOthersHistorically a major player in refining and petrochemical sector in Kenya, involved in processing crude oil into refined products for the local market.
• Nairobi Water and Sewerage CompanycoreOthersPublic utility responsible for water and sewerage services in Nairobi, ensuring millions of residents have access to clean, safe drinking water.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ZCL Composites (Shawcor Composites): Manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (GRP) tanks for fuel, water, and industrial storage. Comparable as a large-scale GRP tank producer serving the same fuel and water storage markets Steel Tank Africa addresses with its GRP water tank line.
• PermianLide: Manufacturer of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and storage tanks for oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial customers. Comparable for Steel Tank Africa's pressurized vessel and ASME-coded pressure equipment offering.
• Babcock & Wilcox: Industrial manufacturer of power boilers, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels for refining, petrochemical, and power generation customers. Comparable for Steel Tank Africa's ASME Sec. VIII pressurized vessels and power generation customer segment.
• McDermott International: Large engineering and fabrication company delivering pressure vessels, storage tanks, and modules for oil & gas and petrochemical projects. Comparable for Steel Tank Africa's high-pressure vessel and petrochemical customer work.
• Snyder Industries: Manufacturer of polyethylene and steel tanks for water, chemical, and fuel storage. Comparable as an industrial tank manufacturer operating across the same water and chemical storage use cases Steel Tank Africa serves.
• CST Industries: Global leader in factory-coated bolted steel tanks for water, wastewater, and dry bulk storage. Comparable as a major manufacturer of bolted steel water and fuel tanks operating to AWWA D103 standards, which Steel Tank Africa also cites.
• Balmoral Tanks: UK-based manufacturer of steel and GRP storage tanks, pressure vessels, and water treatment systems for industrial and energy customers. Comparable for Steel Tank Africa's GRP water tanks and pressurized vessels portfolio.

Direct peers

• Davis & Shirtliff: East African water equipment and pumps company headquartered in Kenya with branches across the region. Directly comparable as a pan-East-African provider of water storage and treatment solutions, serving overlapping utility and industrial customers.

Regional players

• Carbacid Investments: Kenyan industrial gas manufacturer that owns bulk CO2 and dry ice storage and distribution infrastructure. Comparable as a regional Kenyan industrial operator that purchases and operates large-scale pressurized storage equipment and represents the type of local customer Steel Tank Africa serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SteelTankAfrica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stee-tank-africa-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/steeltankafrica
• Xx.com/steeltankafrica

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Steel Tank Africa