SBS Tanks USA, Inc.

What SBS Tanks USA, Inc. does

SBS Tanks USA, Inc. is a Texas-based subsidiary of the South Africa-originated SBS Group, operating from Conroe and serving the United States, Caribbean, and Central and South America markets. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes modular bolted steel water storage tanks across three product ranges — Standard (ST, 3,170 to 1,112,000 gallons), Cyclonic (CY, rated up to ~150 mph nominal winds), and Lite (LT, 1,762 to 92,291 gallons) — plus site-specific engineering, installation, and submittal-package services. Core technology centers on Galvalume G300 high-tensile steel panels, a multi-layered PVC internal liner that isolates water from the steel shell, and a proprietary jacking-system installation method enabling 1-to-7-day ground-up assembly without cranes.

The business sells primarily to enterprise and government end users through a hybrid channel: an authorized dealer network across the US and Latin America handles local sales, installation, and customer relationships, while a direct enterprise sales function at Conroe (led by business development contacts Brian and Allan Prinsloo) pursues large national accounts, municipalities, and federal/military projects. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of custom-engineered tank configurations combined with installation and engineering services. SBS Tanks USA holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications and positions its NFPA 22-compliant fire protection tanks as a primary offering, with additional application verticals spanning commercial, industrial, municipal, mining, agricultural, and rainwater-harvesting use cases. The US entity is small (1–10 employees at HQ) but operates as the regional arm of a larger international group that reports more than 3,500 tanks installed globally.

Name

SBS Tanks USA, Inc.

Legal name

SBS Tanks USA, Inc.

Website

https://sbstanksusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SBS Tanks USA, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes modular bolted steel water storage tanks for fire protection, commercial, industrial, municipal, military, and agricultural customers across the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America from its Conroe, Texas headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Steel Water Storage Tanks

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (33242), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Treated Water Storage & Pressure Management (Reservoirs, Tanks, Booster Stations) (EUANAAAD)

Keywords

• Modular steel water tanks
• Fire protection water storage
• NFPA 22 compliant tanks
• Cyclonic water storage
• Rainwater harvesting tanks

Headquarters

HQ city

Conroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Steel Water Tank Sales: One-time sale of modular bolted steel water storage tanks (Standard, Cyclonic, and Lite ranges) with capacities from approximately 3,170 gallons to over 1.1 million gallons. Tanks are custom-configured per site-specific engineering requirements.
2. Installation Services: Installation services delivered through company-employed installation crews and authorized dealer network. Includes site preparation guidance, tank assembly using the jacking system, liner installation, and commissioning.
3. Engineering and Design Services: Site-specific engineering for wind, seismic, and thermal conditions. Submittal packages including general arrangement drawings, structural calculations, and PE-stamped documentation for Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approvals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBS Tanks USA designs, manufactures, and installs modular bolted steel water storage tanks using Galvalume G300 high-tensile steel panels and multi-layered PVC/PVC-M internal liners. Capacities span approximately 3,170 gallons to over 1.1 million gallons across Standard (ST), Cyclonic (CY), and Lite (LT) ranges. Tanks are engineered site-specifically for wind, seismic, and thermal conditions and serve fire protection, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, mining, and rainwater harvesting applications, with NFPA 22-compliant configurations for fire protection.

Product overview

SBS Tanks USA offers a modular steel panel water storage tank system with three distinct product ranges: Standard (ST) Range for versatile water storage from 3,170 to 1.1M gallons, Lite (LT) Range for cost-effective solutions from 1,762 to 92,291 gallons, and Cyclonic (CY) Range for hurricane-resistant applications up to 150mph wind rating. All tanks feature Galvalume steel panels with multi-layered PVC liners and are available with NFPA 22-compliant fire protection configurations. The product line serves mining, municipal, fire protection, commercial, agricultural, and ranch/rainwater harvesting sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Standard Range (ST): Versatile water storage solutions ranging from 3,170 to 1,112,000 gallons, suitable for fire protection, cooling water reserves, rainwater harvesting, and general site water management.
• Cyclonic Range (CY)
• Lite Range (LT)

Products and services

• Standard (ST) Water Tank Range Versatile modular bolted steel water storage solutions with capacities from 3,170 to 1,112,000 gallons. Customizable, corrosion-resistant configurations for fire protection, cooling water reserves, rainwater harvesting, and process water storage for commercial, industrial, and municipal buyers.
• Lite (LT) Tank Range Cost-effective modular liquid storage tanks with quick and easy setup in 2-ring and 3-ring configurations. Capacities from 1,762 to 92,291 gallons for rainwater harvesting, agricultural irrigation, ranch, and light commercial applications.
• Cyclonic (CY) Water Tank Range Engineered for extreme weather, rated for up to 150 mph nominal wind loads (~171 mph ultimate design) and seismic events. Minimal maintenance, safety-certified, customizable. Used for fire protection, agriculture, and industrial applications in hurricane-prone regions.
• Installation Services On-site tank assembly delivered through company-employed installation crews and authorized dealer network using the proprietary jacking system (ground-up construction without cranes). Includes site preparation guidance, tank assembly, liner installation, and commissioning.
• Engineering and Design Services Site-specific engineering for wind, seismic, and thermal conditions. Provides submittal packages including general arrangement drawings, structural calculations, and PE-stamped documentation for Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approvals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time of 1 day to 1 week for most tank configurations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, growth and minor.

• AB Certified Water TreatmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for SBS Tanks USA in the Florida market. Handled sales, engineering coordination, and installation support for the Lowe's Plant City, Florida distribution center project — the largest CY tank built in the USA with 1,552,000-gallon capacity. Collaborated with SBS Tanks USA technical team to deliver submittal packages and wind-load specifications to project consultants.
• Odyssey Fire ProtectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFire protection contractor based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Approached SBS Tanks USA to design, manufacture, and install fire protection water storage tank for the Harbor Freight Tools Distribution Center in Dillon, South Carolina. Delivered 150,000-gallon CY19R04 tank with powder-coated finish.
• North Carolina Dealer (Newly Appointed)growthChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewly appointed SBS Tanks USA dealer based in North Carolina. Received hands-on training during the Piedmont Triad International Airport installation project. SBS Tanks USA supports dealers with technical training, brand credibility, and industry expertise. Dealer successfully completed installation under SBS supervision.
• BELT ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) leachate storage project in Melissa, Texas. Worked with SBS Tanks USA to provide cutting-edge water storage solutions for utility waste management.
• Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District (POSGCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOSGCD partnered with SBS Tanks USA to promote rainwater harvesting education in the Milano, Texas community. SBS Tanks USA donated a rainwater harvesting tank to support community environmental education initiatives and sustainable water management practices.
• Military / Civilian Engineering Collaboration (Project X)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPioneering hybrid project in the Western Florida Panhandle involving military and civilian engineers collaborating on fire protection infrastructure for a critical military facility. SBS Tanks USA partnered with an authorized distributor to design, manufacture, supply, and install two 44,120-gallon CY12R03 tanks. Military and civilian engineers jointly managed facility development before handover to military command.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tank Connection: Tank Connection manufactures bolted and welded steel storage tanks with proprietary powder-coat and Fusion SRT tank systems. Directly competes with SBS in the bolted steel water storage market, including fire-protection, potable water, and industrial liquid storage for similar enterprise customers.
• Fisher Tank Company: Fisher Tank Company manufactures welded and bolted steel tanks for industrial, municipal, and fire-protection water storage. Directly comparable to SBS on US East Coast commercial and industrial fire-protection tank projects with similar custom-engineered configurations.
• Permastore (Triton): Permastore manufactures glass-fused-to-steel and bolted tanks for water, wastewater, and industrial storage. Directly competes with SBS in the bolted tank segment for potable water, fire protection, and municipal applications with comparable engineered tank systems.
• National Storage Tank: National Storage Tank supplies bolted steel, welded steel, and poly tanks for water, fire protection, and industrial liquids. Directly comparable to SBS in the US fire-protection and commercial water storage market, with overlapping customer types and project sizes.
• CST Industries (CST Storage): CST Storage is one of the largest global manufacturers of bolted and welded steel storage tanks for water, wastewater, and industrial liquids. Directly competes with SBS Tanks USA across fire-protection water storage, municipal water reserves, and industrial applications using comparable factory-coated bolted steel tank technology.
• American Tank & Vessel: American Tank & Vessel manufactures large custom welded and bolted steel tanks for industrial, petrochemical, and water storage applications. Directly competes with SBS in custom-engineered bolted tank projects for industrial and commercial buyers.
• Containment Solutions: Containment Solutions manufactures steel and fiberglass underground and above-ground storage tanks for water, wastewater, and fire-protection applications. Directly overlaps with SBS on NFPA 22 fire-protection water storage for commercial and industrial sites.
• Superior Tank Co. Superior Tank is a US manufacturer of bolted and welded steel tanks for water, wastewater, and industrial liquids, including fire-protection applications. Directly comparable to SBS across capacity ranges, code-compliant fire-protection tanks, and custom-engineered configurations.
• Columbian TecTank: Columbian TecTank manufactures bolted and welded steel tanks for water storage, wastewater, dry bulk, and industrial applications. Directly competes with SBS in fire-protection and municipal water storage with similar factory-coated bolted tank technology and PE-stamped engineering packages.

Broad incumbents

• Mueller Water Products: Mueller Water Products is a broad US water infrastructure incumbent offering valves, hydrants, pipe fittings, and water management products used by the same municipal and industrial water buyers SBS serves. Comparable at the customer level (utilities, municipalities) rather than direct tank-for-tank competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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