Industries We Serve

IBC Usage Across Industries

Farming operations rely on IBC tanks for water delivery, nutrient management, and livestock care across every scale from hobby homesteads to commercial row-crop operations.

• Irrigation water storage and gravity-fed delivery systems
• Liquid fertilizer mixing, storage, and fertigation
• Livestock watering stations with float-valve automation
• Pesticide/herbicide batch mixing and sprayer supply tanks

The food industry uses IBCs for transporting and storing liquid food ingredients, from fruit juices and cooking oils to syrups, sauces, and food-grade alcohols.

• Bulk ingredient storage (oils, syrups, flavorings, vinegar)
• Processing-line supply tanks for continuous feed operations
• Food-safe water storage for production and sanitation
• Waste collection (cooking oils for recycling, wastewater)

The chemical industry is the single largest user of IBCs globally. From raw material receiving to finished product distribution, IBCs handle the full spectrum of industrial chemicals safely and efficiently.

• Bulk raw material receiving and warehouse storage
• Intermediate product transfer between process stages
• Finished product packaging for distribution to customers
• Hazardous material containment (UN-rated IBCs with secondary containment)

Construction sites use IBCs for dust suppression, concrete mixing water, equipment washing, and temporary potable water supply where municipal connections are unavailable.

• Dust suppression water supply for dry grading and demolition
• Concrete batch mixing water and admixture storage
• Equipment and wheel wash stations (sediment containment)
• Temporary worker drinking/sanitation water supply

Landscaping businesses and plant nurseries use IBCs for on-site watering, fertilizer application, and pond/water feature maintenance across multiple job sites.

• Mobile watering for new plantings and sod installation
• Liquid fertilizer batch mixing and truck-mounted spray application
• Pond water transport and treatment chemical storage
• Nursery irrigation buffer tanks for automated drip systems

Craft breweries and distilleries use food-grade IBCs for ingredient receiving, process water, waste management, and even as fermentation vessels for experimental batches.

• Bulk grain malt extract and liquid sugar receiving/storage
• Hot liquor (brewing water) buffer tanks for brew day efficiency
• Spent grain slurry and wastewater collection for disposal/recycling
• Cleaning chemical (CIP) solution mixing and circulation

Municipal and private water treatment facilities use IBCs for chemical dosing, sample collection, and emergency water supply deployment.

• Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) storage for chlorination systems
• pH adjustment chemicals (caustic soda, sulfuric acid) metering supply
• Polymer and coagulant bulk storage for clarification processes
• Emergency potable water distribution to communities

Commercial cleaning companies and janitorial suppliers use IBCs for bulk purchasing of cleaning concentrates, dilution systems, and pressure washing operations.

• Bulk cleaning concentrate receiving and warehouse storage
• Dilution stations for filling spray bottles and mop buckets
• Pressure washing water supply for mobile cleaning crews
• Waste collection for used cleaning solutions and greywater

Fish farms and aquaculture operations use IBCs as grow-out tanks, quarantine tanks, brine shrimp hatcheries, and water treatment vessels in recirculating systems.

• Fish grow-out tanks for tilapia, catfish, and fingerling production
• Quarantine/hospital tanks for isolating sick fish
• Biofilter housings for recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS)
• Aquaponics fish tanks combined with plant grow beds

Cities and counties use IBCs for road maintenance, emergency preparedness, parks maintenance, and public works operations throughout the year.

• De-icing brine (salt solution) storage and spreader supply for winter roads
• Emergency water distribution during boil advisories or natural disasters
• Park irrigation supply for remote locations without water lines
• Street sweeper and dust control water supply vehicles

Outdoor events, festivals, and temporary venues use IBCs for water supply, waste collection, and cleaning operations where permanent infrastructure doesn't exist.

• Potable water supply for food vendors and handwashing stations
• Greywater collection from temporary sinks and dish stations
• Ice bath and beverage cooling water for concession areas
• Fire suppression reserve (code requirement for many outdoor events)

Homeowners, homesteaders, and preppers are the fastest-growing IBC customer segment. Rainwater harvesting, garden irrigation, and off-grid water independence drive demand.

• Rainwater collection and garden irrigation systems
• Emergency water storage for hurricane/disaster preparedness
• Composting tea and organic garden amendment brewing
• Backyard aquaponics and raised bed garden conversions