Greatario

What Greatario does

Greatario is a privately held Canadian engineering and construction services company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Innerkip, Ontario. The company designs, supplies, and installs bolted liquid storage tanks — primarily Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) and factory epoxy-coated tanks manufactured under partnership with Balmoral Tanks — alongside aluminum geodesic dome roofs, GRP sectional tanks, and complementary tank accessories. Through its April 2025 strategic partnership with EBARA HG, Greatario also serves as the sole Canadian distributor of HydroMix hydraulic mixing systems for anaerobic digesters and wastewater applications.

The company's core customer base spans municipal water and wastewater utilities (water towers, potable water storage, fire protection, wastewater treatment), industrial facilities (process water, fire protection), mining operations, food and beverage processors, and renewable energy/biogas producers. Its portfolio includes the Tofino Wastewater Treatment Plant (Top 50 Projects in Canada, serving 11,000 people and protecting the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) and additional digester tanks for Generate Upcycle, the largest food-waste anaerobic digestion plant in North America. Greatario maintains recurring revenue from a national service operation providing inspections, cleaning, cathodic protection testing (with NACE and AMPP certifications), and rehabilitation across its 800+ installed-tank installed base and competitor tanks.

Commercially, Greatario operates a field sales-led go-to-market with regional offices across Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland, and a Quebec division through Aquabec, supported by an inside sales function and an online self-service TankSmart project planner. Pricing is custom quote-based on tank specifications, capacity, coatings, accessories, and installation complexity, with multi-year service contracts on the recurring inspection and maintenance side. The company employs 51–100 people and operates as the Greatario Group of Companies, including wholly-owned subsidiaries Bluewater, OHS, and the Aquabec Quebec division.

Name

Greatario

Legal name

Greatario

Website

https://greatario.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Greatario is a Canadian turnkey provider of bolted Glass-Fused-to-Steel and epoxy liquid storage tanks, aluminum covers, and HydroMix mixing systems, serving municipal water/wastewater, industrial, mining, food & beverage, and biogas customers nationwide since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Liquid Storage Tanks

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242)

SIC

Fabricated Plate Work (Boiler Shops) (3443), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipes & Tubing (Metal, Plastic & Composite) (IMADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ), Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK)

Keywords

• Bolted storage tanks
• Liquid storage solutions
• Glass-fused-to-steel
• Water storage infrastructure
• Tank inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Innerkip

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Liquid Storage Tank Solutions: Design, build, and installation of glass-fused-to-steel, epoxy coated, and other bolted tank systems for municipal and industrial liquid storage applications. Revenue generated from tank sales and installation projects.
2. Tank Maintenance & Inspection Services: Ongoing tank inspection, cleaning, cathodic protection testing, repairs, and rehabilitation services. Includes interior/exterior inspections, tank cleaning, cathodic protection, and accessory installation.
3. HydroMix Distribution: Distribution of HydroMix hydraulic mixing systems as Canada's sole distributor. Revenue from equipment sales, installation, and associated services for wastewater and biogas applications.
4. Tank Accessories & Components: Sale of tank appurtenances including piping, ladder systems, mixing system upgrades, vents, covers, antenna systems, and railing. Also includes insulation and cladding services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Greatario designs, builds, and installs bolted glass-fused-to-steel, factory epoxy coated, and GRP liquid storage tanks, aluminum domes and specialty covers, and hydraulic mixing systems for municipal and industrial customers across Canada. The company provides turnkey solutions including tank inspection, cleaning, cathodic protection testing, repairs, rehabilitation, and tank accessories, serving applications in potable water, wastewater, fire protection, food and beverage, mining, biogas, and leachate.

Product overview

Greatario is a Canadian provider of turnkey liquid storage solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of bolted steel tank products and complementary services. The core product line includes Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks and Factory Epoxy Coated Tanks for municipal and industrial liquid storage applications. Aluminum domes and specialty covers provide tank sealing solutions. The company distributes IXOM Watercare products (GridBee and SolarBee mixing equipment), HydroMix hydraulic mixing systems (Canada's sole distributor), and tanQ Brand by Balmoral products including GRP sectional tanks and digesters. Digital tools like the TankSmart Project Planner support project planning. Add-on services include tank inspections, cleaning, cathodic protection, and appurtenance installation. Applications span potable water storage, wastewater treatment, fire protection, food/beverage processing, biogas digesters, mining, and leachate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TankSmart: Smart design tank project planner tool and calculator for planning tank projects.
• Greatario

Products and services

• Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) Tanks & Reservoirs Bolted steel tanks with glass coating fused at high temperatures, providing corrosion resistance without repainting. Engineered for potable water, wastewater, biogas, and food-grade applications. Manufactured by Balmoral Tanks and distributed and installed by Greatario.
• Factory Epoxy Coated Tanks & Reservoirs Bolted steel tanks with factory-applied epoxy coatings for corrosion protection. Suitable for various liquid storage applications including municipal and industrial uses.
• Aluminum Domes & Specialty Covers Aluminum geodesic dome roofs and specialty covers designed to seal, protect, and perform for all types of tank applications. Used for water tower rehabilitation and tank protection across municipal and industrial settings.
• GRP Sectional Tanks Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) sectional tanks for liquid storage. Part of the tanQ Brand by Balmoral product line, distributed by Greatario across Canada.
• HydroMix Hydraulic Mixing System Hydraulic mixing solutions for anaerobic digesters and wastewater systems. Features no moving parts inside the tank, reducing maintenance and eliminating need for drainage during servicing. Includes abrasion-resistant nozzles with a 10-year warranty.
• tanQ Brand by Balmoral Tanks Premium liquid storage product line including digesters, fire protection tanks, and potable water tanks manufactured by Balmoral and distributed by Greatario. Encompasses GFS, epoxy, galvanized steel, and GRP tank types.
• IXOM Watercare Products (GridBee and SolarBee) Water treatment and water quality products distributed by Greatario, including GridBee and SolarBee mixing equipment for improving water quality in storage tanks. Includes GridBee AP500 Air-Powered Wet Well Mixer and GS AP Tank/Reservoir Mixer certified to NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 standards.
• Tank Inspection, Cleaning, and Maintenance Services Comprehensive tank inspection, cleaning, repairs, and rehabilitation services for water storage tanks. Includes interior/exterior inspections, tank cleaning, and accessory installation. Available for tanks regardless of original manufacturer.
• Cathodic Protection Testing Services NACE and AMPP certified cathodic corrosion protection testing and inspection services. Includes 'wet' ROV internal inspections allowing tank inspection while remaining in service without draining. Uses 4K drone imaging for external assessment.
• Tank Accessories & Appurtenances Full range of tank accessories including piping, ladder system design and installation, mixing system upgrades, tank relocations, vents and covers, antenna and railing systems, and insulation and cladding services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 tanks and 250+ covers built across Canada
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• EBARA HG (formerly Hayward Gordon)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2025Strategic partnership making Greatario Canada's sole distributor of HydroMix hydraulic mixing systems. EBARA HG manufactures solids handling pumps and mixers tailored for wastewater treatment and digesters. Enables fully integrated, Canadian-made tank and mixing systems. EBARA HG operates manufacturing facilities in Halton Hills and Aurora, Ontario.
• Balmoral TanksflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2024Strategic partnership with Balmoral Tanks (global tank manufacturing leader) for supply of glass-fused-to-steel, epoxy, galvanized steel, and GRP tanks. Balmoral provides best-in-class porcelain enamel coating technology and ISO 28765 compliant manufacturing. In 2024, partnership delivered 94 key tank projects across Canada.
• Bluewater StorageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Bluewater Storage based in Michigan for cross-border storage solutions and market coverage.
• AquabecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuebec division partnership with Aquabec for French-language service and Quebec market coverage.
• NAC Constructors LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Tofino WWTP project - $77 million landmark wastewater treatment facility serving 11,000 people and protecting Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
• JSF Roofs (Aluroofs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Saint-Leonard water tower rehabilitation project, providing aluminum geodesic dome roof solutions.
• Capitol CraneminorOthersCrane services partner for Saint-Leonard tank rehabilitation project, supporting removal of old roof and installation of new aluminum dome.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McDermott International (CB&I Storage Solutions): CB&I (now part of McDermott) is a long-established global provider of welded and bolted storage tanks for water, wastewater, and industrial liquids. It serves as a broad incumbent competitor with overlapping capabilities in large-scale municipal and industrial projects.

Direct peers

• Superior Tank Co. Superior Tank manufactures bolted steel tanks and provides installation, repair, and inspection services for water storage and industrial liquid containment. It competes with Greatario in the same customer segments with similar product offerings.
• Caldwell Tanks: Caldwell Tanks is a leading North American provider of elevated and ground storage water tanks, including bolted steel and welded designs for municipal and industrial customers. It is a direct peer in Greatario's primary water tank segment.
• Pittsburg Tank & Tower: Pittsburg Tank & Tower provides new and used water tanks, inspection, repair, and maintenance services across the U.S. Its combination of new tank supply and recurring service revenue mirrors Greatario's business model.
• Permian Tank: Permian Tank designs and manufactures bolted and welded steel storage tanks, including glass-fused-to-steel tanks, for municipal water, wastewater, and industrial customers across the U.S. It directly competes with Greatario for tank specification wins in similar end markets.
• Tank Connection: Tank Connection designs and manufactures bolted RTP (rolled, tapered panel) and field-weld storage tanks for liquid and dry bulk applications, with installation and field services. Its product mix and turnkey model are directly comparable to Greatario's.
• CST Industries: CST Industries is one of the largest global manufacturers of bolted steel and factory-coated storage tanks, including glass-fused-to-steel tanks used in water, wastewater, and industrial applications. It is the most direct competitive overlap with Greatario's core product line in North America.

Others

• Balmoral Tanks: Balmoral Tanks is Greatario's primary manufacturing partner and a global manufacturer of glass-fused-to-steel and epoxy coated tanks. While not a direct competitor in Canada, it is a critical supplier and an adjacent comparable in tank design and engineering.
• EBARA Corporation: EBARA Corporation is the parent of EBARA HG (formerly Hayward Gordon), Greatario's HydroMix partner. EBARA manufactures pumps and mixing systems for industrial and wastewater applications, making it a strategic supplier and adjacent comparable in the mixing technology space.

Emerging players

• DN Tanks: DN Tanks specializes in prestressed concrete tanks for water and wastewater storage. While using a different material, it competes for the same municipal specifications as Greatario's bolted steel offering, especially in larger capacity projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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