50 custom one-piece water tanks for london project
PROJECT INFORMATION
- 50 bespoke one-piece GRP water storage tanks (2000 × 1200 × 1100 mm), WRAS-approved, equipped with dual manways; design, manufacture, and installation by Tricel Water.
- Q3 2025
- Food Production / Agribusiness
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The project faced several significant constraints:
Very tight installation deadlines, aligned with the facility’s construction schedule.
Restricted internal access, requiring precise tank sizing and delivery logistics.
Strict hygiene and maintenance standards, including WRAS approval and easy cleaning/inspection requirements.
PRODUCT SUPPLIED
50 bespoke one-piece GRP water storage tanks (2000 × 1200 × 1100 mm), WRAS-approved, equipped with dual manways; design, manufacture, and installation by Tricel Water.
TRICEL SOLUTION
Tricel Water manufactured and installed 50 bespoke, one-piece GRP water tanks, each measuring 2000 × 1200 × 1100 mm, constructed for hygiene and corrosion resistance, WRAS-approved, and fitted with dual manways for safe internal access. The support provided was enabled by the combined strength of Tricel’s sales, technical, and engineering teams, who offered comprehensive design consultation tailored to site-specific challenges involving access, hygiene, and maintenance. Continuous communication with the client ensured seamless collaboration throughout specification and delivery stages. The results were outstanding: all tanks were delivered and installed successfully, earning highly positive client feedback and forming an integral part of the new facility’s water infrastructure.
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Smart Engineering Solutions for Modern Food Facility Demands
Launching a food production facility demands rigorous attention to detail, particularly when it comes to hygiene, operational efficiency, and system reliability. With J. Pao & Co. Ltd, the water storage system was a core piece of infrastructure impacting compliance, daily operations, and maintenance. As the summer 2025 completion approached, the project’s layers of complexity became clear: the delivery and installation needed to align precisely with the construction schedule; the limited internal access demanded meticulously planned tank design and transport; the food-grade environment required WRAS compliance and design features that enabled easy cleaning and inspection; and the long-term maintenance expectations meant Tricel had to deliver with both durability and minimal downtime in mind.
Excellence Defined: A Straightforward Brief for Challenging Environments
J. Pao’s project brief was explicitly defined and exacting, calling for 50 one-piece GRP cold water storage tanks built to precise dimensions of 2000 × 1200 × 1100 mm. Each unit needed to be WRAS-approved, corrosion-resistant, and tailored to overcome spatial restrictions while meeting hygiene and maintenance standards. The solution needed to deliver reliability in a demanding operational environment, with minimal operational interference—an uncompromising set of requirements that Tricel met with precision.
Confidence in Every Decision: Why Customers Choose Tricel
J. Pao & Co. Ltd selected Tricel Water for this endeavour on the strength of proven technical capability, extensive industry experience, and a collaborative approach to project delivery. With over 30 years of consistent supply and service excellence, Tricel demonstrated a reliable track record of delivering bespoke, high-quality engineering solutions. The ability to custom-manufacture tanks to exact specifications was a critical advantage in meeting the facility’s unique space and operational limitations. The use of WRAS-approved GRP ensured the hygienic integrity required in food-grade applications. Throughout the project, Tricel maintained a flexible, responsive design process, working closely with the client to adjust tank specifications as site conditions evolved. A prior positive partnership (formerly Dewey Waters Ltd.) further reinforced J. Pao’s confidence in Tricel’s capabilities.
Made to Measure: Water Storage Solutions That Perform
Delivering more than standard equipment, this project demanded an engineered solution that mirrored the facility’s stringent performance, hygiene, and practicality demands. Tricel approached the project with an unwavering commitment to precision and client partnership, ensuring each tank adhered to regulatory standards and integrated seamlessly with the plant’s infrastructure. With deep knowledge of food industry rigours, Tricel architected a robust solution featuring 50 custom one-piece GRP tanks, each incorporating dual manways for hygiene and maintenance efficiency, WRAS-approved materials for compliance, corrosion-resistant construction to ensure durability, and exacting design to navigate tight site constraints.
Smooth Teamwork, Accurate Results
The success of this project stemmed from exceptional collaboration between Tricel Water and J. Pao & Co. Ltd. Tricel’s dedicated project team—which included roles in sales, technical leadership, and engineering—worked in unison with the client’s site engineers and contractors from initial planning through final installation. Through detailed design consultations, the team addressed spatial limitations, hygiene imperatives, and maintenance logistics. Clear, ongoing communication maintained alignment during specification and manufacturing, while phased deliveries from Tricel’s UK facility matched site readiness, ensuring smooth integration. The inclusion of dual manways in each tank underlined Tricel’s innovative solutions, enabling safer and more efficient internal access and minimizing operational disruption in a food-grade setting.
FROM VISION TO RESULTS: A SEAMLESS EXECUTION
The outcome spoke to Tricel’s technical precision and project management excellence. Fifty custom GRP water tanks were delivered and installed precisely to schedule, aligning with J. Pao’s construction timeline without delay. The tanks are now fully operational, supporting daily production and meeting strict hygiene protocols. Client feedback has been glowing, with specific appreciation for the thoughtful design, reliable delivery, and dependable performance. The success of the project solidified a strengthened working relationship, reinforcing trust in Tricel’s ability to deliver complex, high-specification water storage systems.
“We were impressed by Tricel’s ability to design tanks around our exact layout. The tanks are a central part of our new plant, and we’re very happy with the results.”
— Client Representative, J. Pao & Co. Ltd
This case exemplifies Tricel Water’s capability to deliver bespoke, hygienic, and durable water storage solutions, even under demanding conditions. Through close collaboration, design rigor, and unwavering quality standards, Tricel enabled J. Pao to bring their facility online—on time, to specification, and fully compliant with food manufacturing standards. If you’re planning a project requiring engineered water storage excellence, contact Tricel Water today to explore how we can support your success.
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