About The Tank Factory
Quality Water Tanks, Competitive Online Pricing and Experience Dating Back to 1984
The Tank Factory is the online sales division of Duraplas Industries. We supply and deliver Australian-made Duraplas poly water tanks and Kingspan Aquaplate steel water tanks for homes, farms and businesses.
DURAPLAS MANUFACTURING SINCE
DURAPLAS TANKS MANUFACTURED
APPLICABLE POLY RAINWATER TANK WARRANTY
COMPACT DURAPLAS POLY TANK OPTIONS
LARGEST DURAPLAS ROUND TANK
Duraplas has manufactured more than 250,000 tanks since 1984, with poly water-storage options ranging from compact household tanks through to large 34,000 litre round tanks.
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A Message from Our Founder and Managing Director
Thank you for visiting The Tank Factory, the online sales division of Duraplas Industries. Our family-owned manufacturing history began in the Northern Rivers of NSW in 1984. Since then, Duraplas has continued to develop and manufacture quality water-storage products for Australian homes, farms and businesses.
The Tank Factory was established to make it easier for customers to research, compare and purchase water tanks online while still receiving assistance from experienced staff. We offer Australian-made Duraplas poly water tanks direct to customers, together with Kingspan Aquaplate steel water tanks and a selected range of pumps, fittings and water-tank accessories.
Whether you require a compact 360 litre tank for a small outdoor area, a large 34,000 litre round tank for a farm or commercial property, or something in between, our extensive range includes options for a wide variety of spaces, storage capacities and applications.
Our goal is straightforward: to provide quality water tanks, competitive online pricing and experienced support throughout the selection and delivery process.
Applicable Duraplas round and slimline poly rainwater tanks are supported by a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty, comprising an initial 10-year non-pro-rata period followed by a further 10-year pro-rata period, subject to the published warranty conditions.
Our Kingspan steel range is manufactured using BlueScope Aquaplate steel and is supported by the applicable Kingspan and BlueScope warranty conditions.
Duraplas New Generation poly tanks incorporate carefully developed features including computer-aided rib design, no vertical join lines, no centre pole and a self-supporting domed roof. Controlled resin shot weights help provide the required wall thickness and structural performance for each tank design. You can learn more about how our tanks compare.
We still believe in providing good old-fashioned customer service. Our experienced team understands water tanks and can provide general product, pricing and delivery information to help customers compare the available options.
The Tank Factory supplies and delivers new tanks and selected accessories. Installation, plumbing, tank-base preparation and the removal or disposal of existing tanks are arranged separately by the property owner with their chosen qualified tradespeople.
I hope you will join the many customers who have chosen The Tank Factory for their water-storage requirements. With an extensive product range, competitive pricing, established manufacturers and experienced support, our team looks forward to assisting with your next tank purchase.
Best regards,

John Fleming
Founder and Managing Director
Duraplas Industries
Our History
Ajay Fibreglass, the business from which Duraplas later developed, began manufacturing fibreglass-reinforced water and molasses storage tanks on a property just outside Alstonville, NSW.
Within 18 months, the original manufacturing facility had become too small and a new factory was constructed in the local industrial estate. The main market during the early years extended between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour, and west to Tenterfield. Demand grew strongly during the first 10 years, with Ajay Fibreglass employing between four and six staff.
The rainwater-storage market broadened throughout the early 1990s, with polyethylene tanks becoming increasingly popular. Duraplas introduced its New Generation poly tank range, incorporating features such as computer-aided rib design, a self-supporting domed roof and no vertical parting lines.
Demand continued to grow and, by 2005, production was operating 24 hours a day, six days a week. A fleet of 18 delivery trucks serviced a market extending from Canberra in the south to Rockhampton in North Queensland.
The Tank Factory launched as the online sales division of Duraplas Industries, giving customers a convenient way to view tank photographs, capacities, dimensions, specifications and pricing before placing an order.
Customers could purchase Australian-made Duraplas poly water tanks direct from the manufacturer, together with Kingspan Aquaplate steel water tanks, while retaining access to experienced staff for product and delivery enquiries.
The online format allowed customers to research and order from home while still receiving the personal support traditionally associated with the family business.
Online sales continued to grow, and 2017 became The Tank Factory’s largest sales year at that time.
As rainwater storage became increasingly important for homes, farms and businesses, The Tank Factory continued helping customers compare round, slimline, underground and steel water-tank options.
The business remained focused on combining online convenience with competitive pricing and experienced customer support.
The Tank Factory received the 2018 Excellence in Business Award and was named a 2018 state finalist.
The recognition reflected the work of the team in providing quality products, competitive value and customer service through the growing online business.

Today, The Tank Factory continues to supply and deliver new water tanks for residential, rural and commercial applications.
Customers can browse an extensive range of Duraplas round, slimline, under-deck and underground poly tanks, together with Kingspan Aquaplate steel tank options and selected accessories.
Our team remains focused on the same principles that have supported the business from the beginning: quality products, competitive pricing, practical information and friendly customer service.
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