Tank Testing Services

Tank Integrity Testing Services was acquired by the Vertech Group in March 2020.

About Tank Testing Services

Tank Testing, initiated in 2016 in Queensland, Australia, initially focused on delivering flexible and high-quality inspection services to the petrochemical industry, ensuring the secure operation of bulk storage tank testing.

With a commitment to excellence and customer-centric practices, the business rapidly expanded its operations, covering Australia, PNG, and New Zealand. Specialising in API 510, 570, and 653 inspections, as well as Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), the company evolved to provide comprehensive turn-key solutions, encompassing materials engineering, welding engineering, and mechanical engineering.

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Vertech Group & Tank Testing Partnership

In March 2020, Vertech Group, our Australia-based inspection and integrity business, solidified an agreement to acquire Tank Integrity and Testing Services, an Australian company. Following the acquisition, the latter was rebranded and seamlessly integrated into Vertech, becoming a distinguished department under its banner. Founder Don Edmonson, a key figure in this transition, continues to lead the National Tank Inspection service line, maintaining his pivotal role within Vertech Group as of 2024.

Under the Vertech Group umbrella, the business now offers an expanded array of specialist services, including detailed inspection analysis, API-653 inspection, Mini & Micro ROV inspection and testing, Magnetic Flux Leakage floor plate inspection (MFL), Conventional NDT, Advanced NDT, 3D laser scanning surveys, Robotic crawlers (RDVI), NACE coating condition inspections and MEC™ Floor tank scanning.

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The significance of bulk storage tanks in industry

Resource Storage and Distribution: Australia’s resource-rich profile, spanning mining, agriculture and energy, relies on bulk storage tanks to store and distribute minerals, petroleum, chemicals, and water, ensuring the seamless operation of these vital sectors.

Agriculture and Food Production: Essential in agriculture for storing fertilisers, pesticides, and water, bulk storage tanks are also instrumental in the food and beverage industry, supporting the storage of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, ensuring a consistent supply chain.

Mining and Minerals Processing: The mining industry, a cornerstone of Australia’s economy, depends on bulk storage tanks for storing minerals, processing chemicals, and water essential for various operations, underlining the importance of proper storage for operational efficiency and environmental compliance.

Energy and Petrochemicals: Australia’s energy sector, encompassing oil and gas production, relies on large-scale storage facilities for crude oil, refined products, and various chemicals. Bulk storage tanks form an integral part of the energy supply chain, ensuring the availability and distribution of these crucial resources.

Environmental and Water Management: Critical for water management, bulk storage tanks support water storage and distribution in regions prone to drought. Their role extends to agricultural irrigation, industrial processes, and municipal water supply, contributing to sustainable water management practices.

Supply Chain Resilience: Bulk storage tanks enhance the resilience of Australia’s supply chains by providing a strategic buffer against market fluctuations. Ample storage capacity allows industries to manage inventory effectively and respond proactively to dynamic market conditions.

Expanding operations across the whole of Australia, PNG and New Zealand

Through the quality of their work and customer focus, the business quickly expanded to operations across the whole of Australia, PNG and New Zealand specialising in API 510, 570 & 653 Inspections and Non-Destructive Testing which evolved to include materials engineering, welding engineering and mechanical engineering to enable turn-key solutions for its customers.

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