Western Global, a provider of portable tanks and dispensing equipment for the storage and handling of fuels, lubricants and other fluids, recently moved to a new production facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The new location increases production capacity, with a focus on large tanks, the company reported.
“We are always looking for ways to improve and optimize our production capabilities for our North American customers,” Western Global CEO Clem Connor said in a news release. “With the growing demand for tanks across Canada and the U.S., we have invested in a larger footprint and new technology to increase production capacity and efficiency.”
The new facility is located not far from Western Global’s previous facility in Winnipeg, where it remains part of North America’s largest trimodal inland port and Foreign Trade Zone, for continued strategic distribution.
In addition to being in an optimal location, the 26,850-sq.-ft. facility is also 25% bigger than the previous plant and includes 32,000 sq. ft. of yard space, making it the largest Western Global location in North America. It was purposely designed to capitalize on the growth opportunity in large tanks, which range from 2,000 to 19,000 gallons and are utilized for large-scale projects, including megaprojects and mining across the U.S. and Canada.
Customers can expect excellent lead times and availability of large tanks thanks to the updated facility, the company added.
The facility has a new dedicated training space, the “Centre of Excellence,” built for technical and hands-on experience. The Centre expands Western Global’s capabilities to train employees and customers on various Western Global products.
“We always strive to be a better employer for our team and a better partner for our customers,” Connor said. “This new facility further strengthens our ability to deliver an improved level of service to our customers and deliver product when and where they need it.”