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ISO Tank Customization & Modification

Engineered for what’s inside.

No two cargoes are exactly alike — and your tank shouldn’t be either. Custom Tank Innovations modifies and customizes ISO tank containers with the linings, heating and cooling systems, insulation, safety accessories, and fittings your product demands, all fabricated and installed in-house by our Houston-based team.
1500+
Tanks customized
100+
Years combined experience
R-Stamp
National Board accredited
What we customize

Tailor-made for your cargo.

From temperature control to safety accessories, every modification is engineered around the product you’re shipping and fabricated in-house.
01
Tank LiningsPTFE, rubber, epoxy, phenolic, and GRP linings matched to your cargo’s chemistry.
02
Electric Heating SystemsElectric heat pads and controls for temperature-sensitive products.
03
Steam Heating SystemsSteam coil installation and repair for heated cargo.
04
Cooling SystemsCooling configurations to keep sensitive products within spec.
05
Insulation UpgradesNew or upgraded insulation and stainless or aluminum cladding.
06
Safety AccessoriesHandrails, staircases, walkways, and fall-protection systems.
07
Valves & FittingsTop and bottom discharge valves, ball valves, and specialty fittings.
08
Manways & HatchesManway upgrades and replacements sized for your access needs.
09
Internal BafflesBaffle installation to manage surge for partial-load shipments.
10
Telemetry & SensorsGPS, temperature, pressure, and tilt monitoring equipment.
11
Discharge System ModificationsCustom piping and discharge configurations for your loading process.
12
Paint, Branding & MarkingsCustom paint, fleet livery, and compliance markings.
How it works

From concept to certified.

Customization projects follow a controlled process so you know exactly what you’re getting, when, and at what cost.
01

Consult

Tell us about your cargo, your equipment, and the modification you have in mind. We listen and ask the right questions.
02

Design

We engineer a solution matched to your cargo and provide a clear scope of work and a firm price.
03

Build & Test

Our welders, fabricators, and technicians complete the modification in-house, with quality checks at every stage.
04

Deliver

Tested, documented, and shipped — ready for your product and backed by ongoing support.
Trusted worldwide

Tanks in service across 40+ countries.

From food-grade beverage producers to global chemical operators, our customers count on Custom Tank to keep equipment in service longer — and to bring it back when something goes wrong.
40+
Countries served
1,000+
Tanks customized
100+
Years combined experience
48hr
Typical quote turnaround

Four locations. Growing fast.

With offices across the country — and a fourth location opening soon — Custom Tank is close to your fleet wherever it operates. Same team, same standards, in every market we serve.
Houston, TX
14510 Beaumont Highway, Houston, TX 77049 — Headquarters & primary fabrication facility
Midland / Odessa, TX
150 South FM 1229, Colorado City, TX 79512 — Permian Basin field service
Seattle, WA
3102 B Street NW, Auburn, WA 98001 — Pacific Northwest hub
Phoenix, AZOpening soon
Address coming soon — Our fourth location — Southwest expansion
Who we build for

Industries that need a tank built for them.

Customization requests come from across the bulk-liquid and gas industries — most often from these sectors:

Specialty Chemicals

Corrosives, solvents, monomers, and intermediates requiring specific linings.

Food & Beverage

Sanitary fittings, linings, and temperature control for beverages and oils.

Pharma & Life Sciences

High-purity finishes and contamination-control modifications.

Petrochemicals

Heating, insulation, and discharge modifications for hydrocarbons.

Energy & Utilities

Custom configurations for lubricants, oils, and process fluids.

Mining & Industrial

Rugged accessories and linings for reagents and process chemicals.

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Contamination-sensitive linings and fittings for fragrances and actives.

Renewables

Modifications for biofuels, glycols, and emerging hydrogen carriers.
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Operations Director
Global specialty-chemicals operator
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Custom Tank built out a fleet of nine ISO containers for us with custom manways, upgraded safety accessories, and product-specific fittings — delivered on spec and on schedule. They make complex customization look easy.
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Tell us about your tank.

Send a few details and we’ll come back within one business day with a scope, timeline and price. For urgent repairs and refurbishment, call us directly — we keep parts on hand.
Mon–Fri, 7am–6pm CT
Typical response within 1 business day
Houston, TX 77049 USA

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