superior tank solutions

What superior tank solutions does

STS serves three primary customer segments: municipal water utilities (the dominant vertical, including projects such as a documented four-tank, 1.5M-gallon installation for the City of Santa Cruz that delivered a 40% reduction in disinfection by-products), small water districts and private systems (addressed through its Tank Leasing Program, which preserves working capital with monthly payments starting at $1,869 for a 150,000-gallon tank on 24-60 month terms), and commercial/industrial facilities requiring fire-protection or process water storage. The company sells almost exclusively via direct, sales-led engagement through its website, toll-free phone line, and contact form, with no marketplace or reseller distribution. Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based professional services, hardware sales (parts and accessories), one-time new-tank engineering and installation work, and a recurring Easy Care Annual Maintenance Program that bundles scheduled inspections, wash-outs, repairs, coating renovation, and emergency response under a single warranty for indefinite tank preservation.

Name

superior tank solutions

Legal name

Superior Tank Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://superiortanksolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Superior Tank Solutions provides inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and new construction services for steel water storage tanks, serving municipal water utilities, small districts, and commercial facilities in California and Arizona as a division of Superior Tank Co., Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Tank Inspection and Maintenance Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Tank & Storage Hygiene (Inspection, Cleaning, Refurbishment) (BPABAJAH)

Keywords

• Water tank inspection
• Tank rehabilitation services
• Steel tank maintenance
• Water storage solutions
• Industrial coating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tank Inspection and Assessment Services: Professional tank inspections including dive inspections, dry inspections, coating remaining life analysis, foundation integrity evaluation, and steel loss measurement. Services provided as one-time assessments or part of ongoing maintenance programs.
2. Annual Maintenance Program: Recurring annual maintenance program providing indefinite preservation of steel tanks through scheduled tasks including professional annual inspection, interior wash-outs, repairs, coating renovations, and emergency services. Low annual fee with predetermined accountability.
3. Tank Leasing: Bolted steel tank leasing program with flexible terms ranging from 24 to 60 months. Monthly payments as low as $1869 for a 150,000 gallon tank. Lessee enjoys tax benefits associated with tank ownership.
4. Tank Cleaning and Disinfection: Tank cleaning services including pressure washing, sediment removal, chemical washout to eliminate biofilm, and tank disinfection to AWWA standards. Includes interior disinfection services.
5. Upgrades, Repairs and Parts: Structural repairs, security enhancements, and OEM/custom fabricated component supply and installation. Includes roof rafter replacements, foundation refurbishment, seismic upgrades, shell patching, and replacement equipment.
6. Coating Rehabilitation: Coating repair services including spot repair, complete overcoat, and sandblast with new recoat applications. Multiple coating systems available based on customer requirements.
7. New Tank Engineering and Installation: Engineering, manufacturing, and installation of new bolted or welded steel tanks. STS is a division of Superior Tank Co., Inc. and receives special pricing on new tanks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Superior Tank Solutions is a full-service general contractor dedicated to providing comprehensive inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and new construction services for steel water storage tanks. The company delivers tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection, coating rehabilitation, structural upgrades and repairs, engineering and installation of new bolted and welded steel tanks, active mixing systems for water quality, a recurring annual maintenance program, and a tank leasing program for smaller districts and private systems.

Product overview

Superior Tank Solutions is a dedicated provider of water tank rehabilitation and maintenance services. The company offers a portfolio of tank inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance services organized around its core offerings: Tank Inspection and Conditional Assessment, Tank Cleaning and Disinfection, the Easy Care Annual Maintenance Program, Coating Rehabilitation with multiple coating system options, Upgrades/Repairs and Parts, Engineering/Manufacturing and Installation of new tanks, Active Mixing System Installation for water quality improvement, a Tank Leasing Program, and a comprehensive Parts and Accessories catalog. These services work together as an integrated asset management solution for bolted and welded steel water storage tanks, with the Annual Maintenance Program serving as the umbrella offering that coordinates all other services for indefinite tank preservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tank Inspection and Conditional Assessment Comprehensive tank inspection services for bolted and welded steel water storage tanks, including dive inspections, dry inspections, coating remaining life analysis, ultrasound testing of tank bottoms, foundation integrity evaluation, and security examinations, delivered to municipal utilities, commercial, and industrial facilities to assess condition and prevent failures.
• Tank Cleaning and Disinfection Professional tank cleaning services for water storage tanks, including pressure washing, sediment removal, chemical washout to eliminate biofilm buildup, and tank disinfection to AWWA standards, returning tanks to service for municipal water utilities and other storage tank owners.
• Easy Care Annual Maintenance Program Recurring annual maintenance program designed for indefinite preservation of bolted and welded steel water storage tanks through scheduled professional inspections, interior wash-outs, repairs, coating renovations, engineering services, and emergency repair services, offered as a low annual fee with predetermined accountability for municipal water utilities and other tank owners.
• Coating Rehabilitation Coating repair and recoating services for steel water storage tanks, including spot repair and recoat, complete overcoat, and sandblast with new recoat application. Multiple coating systems are offered, including 2-coat epoxy, 3-coat epoxy, and 100% solids systems with cure periods from 1 to 14 days and estimated coating lifespans of 12 to 30 years.
• Upgrades, Repairs and Parts Structural repairs, security enhancements, and OEM or custom fabricated component supply and installation for steel water storage tanks, including roof rafter replacements, foundation refurbishment, seismic upgrades, shell patching, and replacement parts such as ladders, nozzles, liquid level indicators, and vents.
• Engineering, Manufacturing and Installation New bolted and welded steel water storage tank engineering, manufacturing, and installation services delivered through STS's corporate alliance with Superior Tank Co., Inc., using internal installation teams with contractor licenses in California and Arizona.
• Active Mixing System Installation Active tank mixing systems, blowers, and TTHM reduction systems designed to improve water quality in potable water storage tanks by reducing thermal stratification, eliminating short circuiting, reducing water age, reducing ice formation, and helping utilities meet EPA Stage 2 DBP limits.
• Tank Leasing Program Bolted steel tank leasing program for small water districts and private water systems, with flexible terms ranging from 24 to 60 months and monthly payments as low as $1,869 for a 150,000 gallon tank, preserving working capital and providing tax benefits associated with tank ownership.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Superior Tank Co., Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTS has an established corporate alliance with Superior Tank Co., Inc., a worldwide leader in fabrication and erection of new bolted and welded steel storage tanks, established in 1984. Through this alliance, STS can offer vast and unique turnkey solutions for every steel storage tank project. STS is a division of Superior Tank Co., Inc. and receives special pricing on new tanks. Superior Tank Co. utilizes cutting edge engineering, manufacturing, and coating technologies to successfully build hundreds of steel tanks annually across the globe.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maguire Iron: Maguire Iron is one of the largest US water tank inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and new tank construction companies, offering essentially the same service portfolio as STS including turnkey asset management programs. It is the most direct competitor in the bolted and welded steel water tank services market.
• Pittsburgh Tank & Tower Maintenance: Pittsburgh Tank & Tower provides inspection, maintenance, repair, and new construction services for elevated and ground storage water tanks across the US. Their nationwide service model and similar turnkey offerings make them a direct peer to STS in the water storage tank services category.
• Utility Service Co., Inc. Utility Service is a leading provider of water storage tank maintenance programs, including asset management and tank leasing for utilities. They compete directly with STS's Easy Care maintenance program and Tank Leasing offerings, with national coverage and an established customer base.
• American Tank & Vessel, Inc. American Tank & Vessel provides inspection, repair, modification, and new construction of storage tanks, including water storage tanks, with similar coating, repair, and engineering capabilities. STS and American Tank & Vessel compete head-to-head on many municipal and industrial water tank projects.
• Tank Industry Consultants (TIC): TIC specializes in water storage tank inspection, engineering, and consulting for owners of potable water, wastewater, and other storage tanks. They compete with STS in the inspection and engineering portion of the service stack and often overlap on recommendations for rehabilitation versus replacement.
• TMI Coatings, Inc. TMI Coatings provides industrial coating and tank rehabilitation services, including sandblasting, recoating, and containment, primarily for water and wastewater infrastructure. They overlap with STS's coating rehabilitation and tank repair services for steel tanks.

Regional players

• Cal-Tank Solutions: Cal-Tank is a California-based water tank inspection, maintenance, and construction company serving the Western US. They overlap directly with STS's California core territory and offer competing inspection, cleaning, repair, and new tank services.

Emerging players

• Superior Tank Co., Inc. Superior Tank Co. is the parent company of STS and a global leader in fabrication and erection of new bolted and welded steel storage tanks. While positioned upstream as a manufacturer, it overlaps with STS in new tank engineering and installation and supplies the alliance that powers STS's new tank business.
• Carollo Engineers: Carollo Engineers is a major water and wastewater engineering firm that specifies water storage tanks and water quality solutions for municipal clients. They are not a direct service competitor but are a peer in the water infrastructure services ecosystem that influences when and how STS's services are procured.

Broad incumbents

• HDR Inc. HDR is a large engineering and infrastructure consulting firm that often manages or advises on municipal water infrastructure projects, including tank inspections and rehabilitation specifications. They are an indirect competitor for tank-related engineering and program management work and a frequent upstream influencer on STS's customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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