RE-TANK EXPERT

What RE-TANK EXPERT does

RE-TANK EXPERT is a private for-profit industrial service company headquartered in Saint-Isidore, Ontario, Canada, specializing in the refurbishment and reconditioning of propane tanks and cylinders. The company operates a dedicated industrial reconditioning site where it services three categories of propane tanks: small 100 lb cylinders, mid-size 200-420 lb cylinders, and large industrial 334-500 gallon and 1000-2000 gallon tanks. The business is anchored by approximately 30 years of operator experience in propane distribution and over 20 years of experience specifically in propane tank refurbishment.

The company's core technical differentiator is a proprietary 100% Residual Gas Capture System, positioned as an innovative prototype that enables complete capture of residual propane gas during the reconditioning cycle. This addresses both the safety and environmental compliance requirements of propane tank re-certification, which typically require careful management of residual fuel before tanks can be inspected, repaired, and recertified for service. The bilingual French/English website reflects positioning to serve Canada's bilingual market.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with revenue tied to per-unit tank refurbishment services rather than subscriptions, licensing, or product sales. The company has not disclosed funding history, headcount, customer counts, patents, awards, partnerships, or management team information. There is no indication of multi-site operations, franchise networks, or B2B fleet contracts; the entity appears to operate as a single-site specialty service business serving tank owners in the Ontario region with potential to serve the broader Canadian market.

Name

RE-TANK EXPERT

Legal name

RE-TANK EXPERT

Website

https://re-tank.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RE-TANK EXPERT is a Saint-Isidore, Ontario-based industrial service company that refurbishes and reconditions propane tanks and cylinders across three size categories, serving tank owners through a direct-to-consumer model backed by 30 years of propane industry experience and a proprietary residual gas capture system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Tank Refurbishment Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Rework, Repair & Refurbishment (Depot/Light Manufacturing) (TLAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Propane tank refurbishment
• Cylinder reconditioning services
• Tank recertification requalification
• Industrial gas capture
• Propane tank maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Isidore

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Refurbishment Services: One-time service fees for propane tank and cylinder refurbishment. Services include residual propane recovery, shot blasting, visual inspection, recertification, priming, top coat application, new valves installation, new gauge dials, lid replacement, vacuum purging, and protective netting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RE-TANK EXPERT is an industrial service provider that refurbishes and requalifies propane tanks and cylinders across three size categories (100 LB, 200-420 LB, and 334-500/1000-2000 gallons). Each refurbishment engagement covers residual propane recovery and disposal, shot blasting, external visual inspection, recertification stamping, primer and polyurethane top coat application, installation of new valves and gauge dials, vacuum purging, and protective measures such as lids and netting. The company's differentiator is an in-house prototype system that empties cylinders and captures 100% of residual gas in a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly manner.

Product overview

RE-TANK EXPERT is a propane tank refurbishment and reconditioning service provider with 30 years of expertise in propane distribution and over 20 years in tank refurbishment. The company operates an industrial reconditioning facility offering complete tank restoration services across multiple tank sizes: 200-420 LB, 100 LB, and large format tanks (334-500 and 1000-2000 gallons). Each refurbishment package includes residual propane recovery, shot blasting, visual inspection, recertification, surface preparation with primer and polyurethane coatings, installation of new valves and gauge dials, vacuum purging, and protective measures. The company has also innovated a proprietary system to capture 100% of residual gas during the emptying process, differentiating its environmental and safety credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Refurbishment Services - 200-420 LB Complete refurbishment service for 200-420 LB propane tanks, including residual propane recovery and disposal, shot blasting, external visual inspection, recertification stamping, primer and polyurethane top coat application, installation of new valves and gauge dials, vacuum purging, and an option for repainted or new metal lids on 200 LB tanks. Designed for commercial and mid-size propane tank owners requiring requalification and refurbishment.
• Tank Refurbishment Services - 100 LB Complete refurbishment service for 100 LB propane cylinders, including residual propane recovery and disposal, shot blasting, external visual inspection, recertification stamping, primer and polyurethane top coat application, installation of new valves and gauge dials, and vacuum purging. Designed for owners of small-format propane cylinders requiring requalification and refurbishment.
• Tank Refurbishment Services - 334-500 / 1000-2000 Gallons Complete refurbishment service for large-format propane tanks (334-500 gallons and 1000-2000 gallons), including residual propane recovery and disposal, shot blasting, external visual inspection, recertification stamping, primer and polyurethane top coat application, installation of new valves and gauge dials, optional new polypropylene lids, vacuum purging, and protective netting. Designed for industrial and high-volume propane storage operators requiring requalification and refurbishment.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AmeriGas Propane: Largest U.S. propane distributor, which owns and operates a national propane tank fleet requiring regular requalification. A potential B2B customer for RE-TANK's refurbishment and recertification services in the broader propane tank value chain.
• Worthington Enterprises: Manufacturer of propane cylinders and pressure cylinders (including refurbishment/reconditioning of cylinders) serving the propane industry with much broader scale and a diversified portfolio. Comparable as a major industry player in the propane tank/cylinder value chain where RE-TANK operates.
• Norris Cylinder Company: Manufacturer and servicer of high-pressure gas cylinders including propane, with refurbishment/requalification offerings. Comparable as a player in the propane cylinder value chain with adjacent services to RE-TANK.
• Ferrellgas Partners: Major U.S. propane distributor with a significant portable tank/customer-owned tank base that requires recertification and refurbishment. Comparable as a downstream B2B counterpart in propane tank lifecycle services.
• Manchester Tank: North American manufacturer of steel propane tanks and cylinders, including refurbishment of cylinders for the propane distribution market. Directly comparable to RE-TANK's refurbishment activity, but at manufacturing scale rather than service-shop scale.
• Suburban Propane: National propane distributor with a large tank fleet requiring periodic refurbishment and recertification. Comparable as a downstream customer in the propane value chain that RE-TANK's services could support.

Direct peers

• Blue Rhino (Ferrellgas): Propane tank exchange brand handling high-volume cylinder inspection, recertification, and refurbishment as part of a national exchange network. Directly comparable activity to RE-TANK's cylinder refurbishment and recertification work, at national scale.
• U-Haul Propane / AmeriGas Cylinder Exchange: Operates one of the largest propane tank exchange and refurbishment programs in North America, requiring industrial-scale cylinder inspection, requalification, and valve work. Directly comparable core service to RE-TANK's refurbishment offering.

Emerging players

• Repsco / Repsco Cylinder Services: Independent propane cylinder requalification and refurbishment service provider. Closest direct comparison in business model and scope to RE-TANK's reconditioning services for propane tanks and cylinders.
• Standard Iron & Wire Works (propane tank refurbishing): Industrial service provider offering propane tank refurbishment, sandblasting, painting, and recertification. Closest small-scale regional analogue to RE-TANK's full-service refurbishment offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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