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End of Year Wrap Up With Tony Robertson

It’s that time of year when we start to reflect on the past 11 months and also start planning for the coming year.  Future proofing a business of any size and in any industry is a vital key to optimise on learnings that becomes that all important business plan and strategy.  I want to tell you about some of my highlights this year - what have been some of our best achievements, some challenges (not one to say low lights), what we’ve learnt along the way and what I’m most looking ...

End of Year Wrap Up with Milton Varghese

I can tell it’s the end of year fast approaching by all the functions and events the kids are starting to plan at school! All of a sudden the excitement is building as we all come to the end of another year full of different projects and lots and lots of learnings; let’s just put it that way. Highlights? Everyone must think that I’m only passionate about the numbers but of course; when you work in the tank manufacturing industry you have to be passionate about tanks and delivering expected...

Playing To Our Strengths | Q & A With Tony Robertson

Find out from Tony Robertson, Brisbane Tank Manufacturing Managing Director; around what makes a great team, what his favourite piece of kit is (so far) and hear about one of his top favourite projects. Name: Tony Robertson Role: Managing Director  Tony’s job is to:  My job is to oversee the whole team; from shop floor to final delivery and installation of the tanks.  I’m the main go-to for our customers to start the ball rolling and many of those customers we’re proud ...

7 Things You Need To Know About A Mechanical Engineer (check out number 6!)

After catching up with our master mechanical engineer, Somesh War; we thought you should know more about what mechanical engineers do and how crucial their expertise and passion is to tank manufacturing.  1. Mechanical Engineers have to be natural problem solvers.  Once a customer comes to us with their requirements and our estimating manager puts all the proposal and costs together, a mechanical engineer has to provide the solutions.   Each customer has their own unique set ...

Every Element Has To Work & Not Just On Paper | Q & A With Somesh

Find out more around the important role our mechanical engineer, Somesh War; plays at Brisbane Tank Manufacturing.  With an eye for detail, skill and experience; every element has to work not just on paper but right through to manufacturing and installation.  Name: Somesh War Role: Mechanical Engineer Somesh’s job is to:  As a Mechanical Engineer it’s my job to take what the client has requested and design the drawings and concept that once approved by the clien...

Quoting A Job | Contributing Factors

Quoting a job requires experience and understanding around a range of contributing factors from raw material costs through to labour hire. It’s part of the process that can win or lose you a job but with a good handle across the board at Brisbane Tank Manufacturing, we’ve got the know-how and can-do to get the quote done right.  Raw Material  It’s true that the cost of raw material is fluctuating globally at the moment and that's something we’re not in control of.  Wh...

All Hands On Deck For Bayer AG | Q & A With Milton Varghese

We decided to catch up with Milton, our experienced Estimating Manager who has a crucial role to play at Brisbane Tank Manufacturing.  We wanted you to get to know him a little bit better and find out what his favourite project has been so far, what his role involves and also a few of his favourite activities outside of work.  Name:Milton Varghese Role:Estimating Manager Milton’s job is to:My role is to price each individual job from start to finish.  Every projec...

Vertical Diesel Fuel Storage Tank for Fulton Hogan

As Brisbane Tank Manufacturing Pty Ltd. continues its commitment to produce high quality storage tanks with the highest standard and high quality designs, it has again expanded its client base with the addition of Fulton Hogan. Fulton Hogan is known to create and connect communities. They build homes, roads, ports, airports. They have built communities literally from the ground up. They are also known for their spray seal technology that is important in the rehabilitation of road networks. Fulto...

Bunded diesel storage tank 6135l safe fill

The following Bunded diesel storage tank was manufactired for BP (British Petroleum) The tanks was a 6135l safe fill diesel tank. Bunded diesel storage tankFuel pump on topWith a hose for filling equipmentLockable lidAnti-spill ring around the top of the tanks4 tanks in total were created for the customer.Forklift attachment on the base for moving around on site5 week in duration for the fabrication of the tanksManufactured to AS1692 – Dangerous Goods...

400l fuel storage tank

The following fuel storage tank is a single skinned baffled tank – reducing the surging when loaded on the back of a vehicle. This tank had a hose reel, gun holder and was also fitted with a fuel filter and a fuel meter Ideal for small excavation companies wishing to fuel on site equipment. All designed and manufactured to AS1692 400l fuel storage tank by Brisbane Tanks Manufactured to AS1692 – Dangerous Goods Can be diesel or unleaded fuel This tank was built in less than a week....

Bunded Diesel Fuel Storage Tank

The following bunded diesel fuel storage tank is for storaging combustible liquid class C1 Diesel. This type of tank is predominated used for plant rooms, or as a day tank which can be housed need a large generator. These types of tanks are often used by mining companies and are used onsite next to generators.  A level sensor can be fitted if required.These types of storage tanks are predominately used for stationary equipment. eg generators Four of these were built  for the customer. ...

Dual tank – Petrol / Diesel System

The following fuel tanks were for a mining company. There was a divider between the 2 tanks. The dual fuel storage tanks were designed and manufactured to the clients requirements. With a Hose Reel and Gun holder. A 10 to 20 m hose could easily be fitted There was a fuel metre located at the front of the trailer. This type of combination system is ideal for companies having an off site dual fuel requirement. Tanks were manufactured  to AS1692 – Dangerous Goods ...

Chilled Ethanol Storage Vessel for Castlemaine XXXX Brewery

BTM manufactured 2 of the tanks pictured below for Castlemaine XXXX Brewery at Milton. Tanks were designed and engineered to AS1210 and AS1692 and they were registered as required under the Workplace Health and Safety Act. The storage tanks were designed to store ethanol – they run the refrigeration at Castlemaine XXXX Milton Brewery. 30,000 litre tanks4mm thick stainless steelTanks were transported to Castlemaine XXXX Brewery....