National Storage Tank has been serving the Wine & Agricultural Industry for years, as well as the Architectural Community. We specialize in Rainwater Harvesting & Retention - Irrigation – Fire Suppression – Microbrew & Craft Brewing Tanks - Wastewater Tanks – Septic Systems – Commercial Manufacturer

When most people enthuse about a passion for wine, images of sparkling beverages in a glass or acres of vineyards covering a rolling hillside come to mind – not an industrial site filled with all shapes and sizes of polyethylene and steel core tanks.

by Elizabeth Hans McCrone, first appeared on Wine Industry Advisor

And yet, when Nicole Oblad, the CEO of National Storage Tank (NST) talks about the plans and inventory at her company’s new location on Santa Rosa Avenue in Sonoma County, she could not be more excited, or more knowledgeable, than a connoisseur discussing the nuances of a fine cabernet.

“We’re the largest polyethylene tank supplier in northern California,” she exudes confidently during a recent interview and property visit. “And already we’re the largest supplier of corrugated steel tanks around the world … National Storage Tank is a vendor andmanufacturer of Steel Core tanks, which can hold water, wastewater, irrigation waster and even temporary brine water, based on the liners, which are made for those different purposes.”

Oblad has reason to be optimistic about her growing enterprise. It sprung up from somewhat humble beginnings back in 2008 when she and her husband were trying to piece together a rain catchment system for their local residence.

“We had to go to several different tank suppliers. The price points were all over the map, depending on the manufacturer,” Oblad recalls. “We didn’t know the differences and no one could really tell us. It was like wanting a fruit basket, but each supplier carried only one fruit choice.  The process helped me realize that there was really no one who had all the choices available (in one place).”

A year later National Storage Tank opened doors for business. Since then it has become an international company, offering tanks, supplies and installation consultation to all type of business and residential clients around the globe.

Wine industry patrons in particular, make up a significant portion of National Storage Tank’s customer base.  Typically, wineries come to NST for fire suppression tanks, as well as wastewater and large irrigation tanks, pond liners, septic tanks, rainwater catchment systems and the repair or lining of existing tanks.

In addition, Oblad says her team counsels wineries in such areas as tank maintenance, regulation changes, the benefits of partial sales tax exemptions for farming and production, what to look for in a product line and how to maximize returns on investment.

“We offer an educated team of professionals to guide our wine industry clients through their options for tanks for any need,” Oblad declares. “We’re big on education and information.”

Oblad emphasizes that NST is actively recruiting wine-related businesses to rent space at its new location on Santa Rosa Avenue with Highway 101-frontage visibility.

“We have the ability to sell product immediately, here in Santa Rosa,” Oblad confirms. “Our plan is to become a poly-tank depot for California, specifically. We want others to join us … we’d love to become the wine-industry hub of suppliers.”

Such ambitions and Oblad’s ease in construction-related trades are an organic part of her upbringing. Her father was a general contractor, so framing walls and pouring concrete were everyday facts of life.

But Oblad says it’s actually her mother who provided her with the real seeds of success.

“I’m one of seven children; four girls and three boys,” Oblad reflects. “She did everything for us, including working on new construction with my father. She taught me to work hard, that I could do more than I ever thought possible and not to be afraid of doing things others may not think I should do as a female.”

It turned out to be excellent advice. NST’s status as a WBENC certified woman-owned and operated company qualifies it to bid on certain government projects, which accepts a portion of proposals from minority or women-owned businesses.

“It’s a lot of paperwork versus the private projects that we do,” Oblad reports ruefully. “But it’s good work and good exposure to have them.”

Oblad believes that giving back to the community is a critical part of running a successful business. To that end, NST has a formalized relationship with Native American Water Association (NAWA), whereby any water systems project NST does with NAWA can contain a cost reduction clause as a way to assist less-wealthy clients with project expenses.

“Not every sovereign tribal nation has a casino,” Oblad points out. “When we win a bid through NAWA, we can offer a percentage of materials cost back as a way to assist tribes who don’t have those casino assets at their disposal.  It’s not hard to do and it’s been a good connection and relationship.”

Oblad and her team are also committed to assisting animal rescue operations, such as the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) by donating “seconds;” tanks with manufacturing imperfections, for elephants and other animals who need them for water sources. Last week NST donated two such tanks to statewide horse rescue groups and another to Glenn Ellen Horse Rescue in Sonoma Valley.

Through these and other philanthropic endeavors, Oblad hopes to continue to build on National Storage Tank’s reputation as a solid and ethical business, serving a regional, national and international clientele.

“We’ve come a long way in seven years,” she boasts proudly. “And we have big plans. This is just the beginning.”

That's okay, we all have to start somewhere, and by starting here with National Storage Tank you came to the right place, because we are the largest provider of tanks on the West Coast, and work Nationwide.

What does that mean? We don’t offer you one tank like most companies, we offer you many different styles and sizes of tanks to fit many needs & locations, but most importantly… "your need & your location".

Remember: Every quote we give you on a tank over 10,000 gallons, with the exception of Pillow tanks, is all almost always all inclusive. Quote Prices include, if required: Engineering of Tank – Materials – Delivery- Installation. The only thing we can’t quote is the slab because of soil and seismic requirements each set of slab requirements is different.

If you don’t know the answer to some of the questions below do not worry, call us and we can help you find out. Let’s start at the beginning, and go over a few things…

What do you need to store? Liquid or Dry? Water or Chemical?

How much do you need to store? Gallons? Barrells? Liters?

Where is the tank to be located? Easy or Hard to get to?

Is Seismic - Snowload - Windshear a factor at that location?

Are their specific guidelines your tank must meet?

When do you need the tank?

Do you have engineering?

What kind of warranty will your tank need?

Does your tank need to be painted? (CLICK to see options)

If the tank is for fire suppression do you know about NFPA-22 compliance and recent changes?

What size flanges will you need?

Flanges made of what material? PVC – Galvanized – Stainless?

What other accessories do you need? Anti-Climb? Catwalk? Stairs?

What appurtenances (accessories) do you need for this tank, if any?

Is this a multi-use tank? Example: Irrigation & Fire Suppression

Are there any state or federal financial incentives or deductions available in your area? How about rebates, sales tax exemptions?

Lot’s to think about, but we want your project to be successful, safe, and spot-on in terms of your requirements, time frame, and budget.

EMAIL or CALL us now to speak with a Tank Specialist Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm PST, or go to our CONTACT US page after hours and we will get back to you within 24 – 48 hours.

As you read the following keep one thing in your mind:
"Fighting Fires with No Hydrants – No City Water Lines"

 

"It's so picturesque here!" those were the words that tumbled out of my old friends mouth after driving an hour in silent reverence from Santa Rosa to a famous and remote St. Helena winery in rural Sonoma County.

And he was absolutely right, we could see the lake, the rugged landscape, and fine lines of grapes crisscrossing the hillside… but all I could think of was "How the hell do I get out of here in a fire?"

My wife and I had the same conversation once when considering buying a house in the Fairfax Hills. "Death Trap" was all I said about the neighborhood, but my house burned down when I was a kid so I think about fire more than most I suppose.

My business being water tanks and firefighting equipment, I realized early on that though many newer wineries have fire protection tanks, older ones many times do not. I began to wonder if wineries in general have considered the true logistics of fire protection and suppression.

Last month on Aug. 19th 2015 in Washington State, Ventimiglia Cellars Winery was destroyed by fire. Full story HERE

This quote below is straight from the story on Aug 3rd 2015, when the Charlton Winery in Charlton Massachusetts burnt to the ground:
Twelve communities (districts) responded but firefighters had a struggle because there was no water supply at the top of the hill where the distillery (winery) was located.

"There was a lot of alcohol in the wine itself and they utilize a lot of fertilizer as well and they use different things to process so there’s a lot of cutting torches and welding and a lot of metal. There’s a lot of hazards through the whole entire area," Charlton Fire Chief Charles Cloutier, Jr. told reporters.

Full story HERE

The Charlton Winery was in one of those "picturesque" areas; up on a hill, remote, lovely, all that… but no water. Think about how many of those places there are in Napa & Sonoma Counties.

It is a safe bet most wineries have never called their local fire department and asked what the response time might be to their location. That would be a sobering conversation.

So, I would like to ask all winery owners, vineyard managers, anyone who works the land or at an on-property tasting room or resort a few simple questions:

• Do you know who your local responder is?
• Have you ever considered asking your local fire responder to come to your property and assess your preparedness? CAL FIRE calls this "pre-planning", you can call them and ask about it. Go HERE
• How long it would take local fire responders to get to your location, and how much water will those trucks would be carrying?
• Where are all access points to water located on your property? Are they well marked? Do you have this in a map form, is your staff familiar with it? Do you have copies to give to fire responders in an emergency?
• Do you REALLY have a 100 foot defensible zone around your structures?
• Do you have an emergency disaster plan for fire & earthquakes?
• Do you conduct drills with your staff on what to do during a fire?
• Do you have an evacuation plan?
• If you have Spanish Speaking Workers, do you have all this information for them in Spanish? Practice Drills in Spanish?Read what happened last month in Washington because of a language barrier between workers and alert systems, Go HERE
• How are you fixed for extinguishers, can they handle chemicals?
• Do you have a big shed full of flammable chemicals which can rapidly fuel a fire? Are those flammable chemicals next to your fertilizer? Where is your diesel and gasoline stored? Propane?
• Do you have big piles of old pallets on your property? Fence posts or felled trees?
• Do you have a water tank, how many gallons? How many tanks?

I can go on and on…but let’s concentrate on wineries that do have a Water Tank for either Fire Prevention or Irrigation, or hopefully both.

• What Size fittings are on your tank?

  Prior to writing this I consulted with Battalion Chief Scott McLean of CAL FIRE.

  Battalion Chief Mclean replied:

  "2-1/2 inch male fittings, National Hose Thread, in diameter are ideal for off the tank but, 1-1/2 inch male fittings, National Hose Thread, can work as well.

  2-1/2 inch, National Hose Thread is the ideal in terms of uniformity and flow for CAL FIRE. This needs to be supported by a sufficient size plumbing system as well. Is there a pump within the system that needs to be activated and how is this done? Are there printed displayed instructions for Fire Responders?"

• Is there a free and clear working area around your tank so fire responders can move in various piece of equipment and vehicles?
• Do you regularly test the valves on your tank so they are not “frozen” in an emergency situation?
• Are there smaller water tanks dispersed around your property holding dedicated fire water? 2500-5000 Poly Tanks? This tends to be a very big deal.
• Do you regularly verify water levels in your tank?

Do you want or will your insurance allow your staff to begin fire counter-measures prior to the arrival of your local fire provider? Here are some things to consider, but check with your insurance provider first:

• Due to water theft many people are removing valve handles, so if you have removed valve handles does your staff or your local fire service know where the specialty wrench needed to open the water tank valve is kept?
• Do all hoses have the proper fittings corresponding to the tank fittings?
• Do you have a pump to assist in moving the water to the fire? And is this pump tested on a regular basis?
• Is your staff trained to fight fires?
• Do you have a water truck on property you can use to fight fires? Something home-made but effective as an equivalent?
• Have you considered a Fire Pump-Tank Skid that can be lifted quickly with a forklift and placed in the bed of a pick-up or ATV to fight fires?

If interested I can help you with this.

Most rural fires happen in remote or semi-remote areas far from hydrants, such as vineyards and wineries. The average firetruck carries 500-1000 gallons of water (very little) and in a rural-remote situation relies on Tanker Trucks and Water Shuttling Operations, and most people have no idea what a Rural Water Shuttling Operation is:

A rural water shuttling operation involves three parts:

Fire Engine
Folding Tanks – Drafting / Transfer Hose(s)
Tanker Truck(s)

A fire engine (carrying only a few hundred gallons of water) arrives on the scene. Some fire fighters immediately begin fighting the fire while others begin unfolding a series of folding tanks.

Folding tanks can be 1,500 to 4,000 gallons each. If set up on an uneven surface such as a hillside bowed road or incline the pitch at which they sit will decrease the amount of water they can hold.

A tanker truck (limited to 4000 gallons) comes and dumps its load in the folding tanks and then drives off to refill.

The firefighters get drafting hoses into the folding tank (now full) and begin drafting water from the folding tank into the pump on the main fire engine, and from the pump the water is sprayed via hoses onto the fire.

More involved that you thought, aye? It was for me too when I realized the amount of training and equipment involved in fighting a rural fire.

"Got Big Water" a rural water shuttling training organization has a plethora of videos on YouTube about Rural Water Shuttling
https://www.youtube.com/user/GotBigWater

Let me say just a bit about "Drafting" from a pond, lake, or any body of water that might have foreign matter (weeds-muck-garbage) in it.

The owner of that Massachusetts winery mentioned previously was very upset about water in an adjacent pond that he said was not used to fight that fire. Water taken from any tertiary source such as a lake-rive-natural or man-made pond requires a special “drafting” intake nozzle called a “Float Dock Strainer” for safety.

A “Float Dock Strainer” allows water to be taken (drafted – like beer) from a pond or river without sucking up weeds and muck that would jam up the main firetruck pumps halting the firefighting altogether.

Firefighters can “draft” from a natural or man-made pond or stream but they need that “Float Dock Strainer” to make sure debris from that water source does not destroy their truck’s pumps.

If you have a pond on property should you invest in a Float Dock Strainer that your local Fire Department can use, or that you can use yourself?

Your local rural fire responder needs all this equipment: Folding Tanks, Float Dock Strainers, 4 inch hoses for going between tanks, Supply Line Holders, and so much more. Ask your local fire department if they have all this at hand when you speak to them.

This is genuinely a lot to think about, and I want to thank Battalion Chief Scott McLean of CAL FIRE for looking over this and contributing quite a bit. To quote Battalion Chief McLean:

"I think working together can help continue to educate the public especially those that own the local wineries and vineyards. In other words the message to the public is "Help Us - Help You".

Well said indeed.

I don’t intend this document to be perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I do not see anything else out there specifically addressing the concerns of wineries or any large rural agricultural operation, there so let’s consider this a work in progress.

I would like to offer this up to the grape growing - winery community and the agricultural community in general. Let it be used as a touchstone for everyone. If you have additions of suggestions, I will certainly add to this document and keep it available here online.

Contact:
Gregory Slugocki
Director of Development
888-672-6995
gregory (at) nationalstoragetank.com

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National Storage Tank is one of the largest tank suppliers in the Western United States. As a company we are passionate about water conservation and likewise passionate in supporting organizations that share our desire to find solutions to an ever increasing need. We have found one of these amazing organizations right here in California. National Storage Tank is pleased to support Daily Acts a non-profit organization whose mission it is to transform our communities through inspired action and education, which builds leadership and local self-reliance.

This is a very kind message received from Kellen Watson, Senior Project Coordinator with Daily Acts:

The whole team from Daily Acts and Cali Calmécac are so appreciative of National's donation! Here is the testimonial, as promised, as well as some photos from the event.

"We love National Storage Tank! This local, female-owned company truly stepped up to support our community with the donation of a beautiful Bushman 2,650 gallon tank for a great school garden projects. The tank was installed by volunteers at Cali Calmécac Language Academy in Windsor, CA and will now water the students' veggie garden with rainwater captured off of a classroom roof. The tank and adjacent rain garden will serve as educational tools for generations, encouraging students at this wonderful dual-language school to slow, spread, sink, and store our precious rainwater, rather than just let it all runoff. Plus the garden can now thrive through the dry months without time intensive hand-watering, allowing the garden-to-cafeteria program and cooking classes to really expand. With California in it's 5th year of drought, teaching respectful stewardship of our resources is more important than ever, and we are so thankful to National Storage Tank for helping these students and the greater community learn about small actions each of us can take to make a difference. The whole National team was polite, timely, and super helpful throughout the whole process too!"

--Kellen Watson, Senior Program Coordinator, Daily Acts

Petaluma, CA

All my best,

Kellen

National Storage Tank began in the Napa Valley, Our roots are in wine, and they are deep. We served the needs of the Wine Industry in Napa & Sonoma Counties for years before we began to branch out into other industries. Behind all the prestige and panache involved in the Wine Industry there are two things we always keep in mind; Agriculture and Manufacturing. We never forget neither the farmers nor the vintners, and from field to press and have been facilitating both for a long time.

Water Irrigation is essential, water on demand for crops and frost prevention. Our tanks come in a wide variety of gallon capacities from 5,000 to 5 million, and can be fitted with outlets of any size for maximum water draw, anti-vortex systems are second nature to us as well. Your crop needs a consistent and reliable water source because grapes grow and the weather changes each of its own accord, and vineyards have to be ready at a moment’s notice. But, there is another thing to consider... Esthetics. Our Corrugated Bolted Steel Tanks have been widely accepted across the Napa Valley as being complimentary to both the landscape and the visual identity of both the most luxurious and rustic of wineries.

Waste Wastewater & Chemicals require special handling for specific reasons. Until laws change, wastewater generated from the making of wine needs to be siphoned off, and either pumped into a leech field or pond or trucked off premises. Chemicals such as solvents for cleaning, liquid fertilizers, & pesticides for crops require extremely safe containment to prevent spillage or accidental exposure. For small tank wastewater needs we can provide economical Welded Steel Tanks that far surpass any cement tank for wastewater storage. For larger wastewater needs we can accommodate whatever amount of wastewater you produce. In terms of chemical containment we have our PolyCarbon Tanks that are welded carbon steel tanks with a heat fused interior layer of industrial polyethylene. This dual containment wall is superior to other tank options in terms of longevity and cost. We also have a wide range of welded and bolted tanks that have epoxy coated interiors, as well as Potable Water Tanks for underground storage.

Wildfire No one needs to tell any vineyard manager or winery owner that we are in the midst of a historic drought, dubbed a “Mega-Drought” by many scientists, and expected to last a decades. There is a distinct lack of water all throughout the Western and Southwestern United States, and tremendous possibility for fire.

Wildfire in rural areas, farmlands, and forests claim hundreds of thousands of acres every year. The Rim Fire in Stanislaus National Forest (California) alone claimed over 257,314 acres (400 square miles) while it raged from August 17th to October 24th 2013. The forecast for the 2015 Fire Season looks dire.

Protecting your vineyards and winery are paramount. On demand and easily accessible water dedicated to fire protection is an essential part of any vineyard management plan. As any vineyard manager or winemaker will tell you, every inch of soil is essential space in which to grow grapes. The idea of digging a massive leech field or retention pond is not economically feasible when that ground can be dedicated to grapes grown for wine. What is needed is a small footprint-high volume storage alternative, such as a water tank.

National Storage Tank is experienced in protecting the Napa Valley Wine Industry from fire. Our tanks can hold hundreds of thousands of gallons with a small footprint. From Sonoma to Napa you can see our tanks at the world’s most prestigious wineries, and some of the finest boutique labels. We can even provide you with a dual use tank for both fire protection and irrigation.

National Storage Tank also prides itself in being fully update and aware of any changes in NFPA-22 (the fire code governing the use of water tanks) recently there have been changes in NFPA-22 that anyone considering a water tank needs to be aware of.

A Word About Esthetics

So much of wine making is concerned with developing a taste, a brand, a look. Winery Design has become an architectural wonderland, and many tasting rooms rival the some of the finest restaurants. Thus, many vineyard managers and winery owners are reluctant when they hear the word “Water Tank” as the old standard hard plastic tank comes to mind. Having spent so many years creating an “atmosphere” at their wineries and in their vineyards, they do not want to put a Plastic Cup in the middle of a Limoges Table Setting.

At National Storage Tank we can provide you with a tank that will be of a complimentary nature to your structures and landscape. We can bring a tank forward and make it a focal point, of have it recede into the surrounding structure or landscape. It all depends on your needs.

Click here to search all tanks. 

National Storage Tank (NST) is an exclusive purveyor of water & liquid storage and retention tanks ranging from several 100 gallons to over a 1,000,000 gallons. We are Woman Owned & Run, based in Northern California, all our products are American Made, and we are Licensed General Contractors in the State of California and we operate nationwide as well as internationally. 

National Storage Tank has been serving the Wine & Agricultural Industry for years, as well as the Architectural Community. We specialize in Rainwater Harvesting & Retention - Irrigation – Fire Suppression – Microbrew & Craft Brewing Tanks - Wastewater Tanks – Septic Systems – Commercial Manufacturers – Chemical – Oil & Petroleum – International Relief Agencies needing Rapid Drinking Water Deployment.

We provide our Tanks, our Knowledge, and our Experience to people and projects around the world. We can think outside the box, or stay within strict governmental guidelines. Our approach is fluid but our commitment to quality is steadfast. That is the short answer… 

NST is also a company that is vested in working in tandem with our customers to provide solutions to their problems. We are confident and comfortable inside of the many industries and disciplines that require our services. 

From Rain Harvesting – Industrial & Chemical – Wineries – Breweries – Construction – Agriculture – Wastewater & Effluent – Sustainable Building – Green Design – LEED – Irrigation – Fire Prevention : National Storage Tank can provide the tank you need, engineered to your requirements, erected on your site, we are with you every step of the way. 

It has been coming for a long time. It would seem that the right people are finally catching on. We have been experts in rain harvesting for years and already have solutions to a problem here in California and a nation that will be paying significantly higher prices for goods shipped from our increasingly DRY State.

California Gov. Jerry Brown ordered officials Wednesday to impose statewide mandatory water restrictions for the first time in history as surveyors found the lowest snow level in the Sierra Nevada snowpack in 65 years of record-keeping.

Standing in dry, brown grass at a site that normally would be snow-covered this time of year, Brown announced he had signed an executive order requiring the State Water Resources Control Board to implement measures in cities and towns to cut the state's overall water usage by 25 percent compared with 2013 levels.

The move will affect residents, businesses, farmers and other users...

Read the full story here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday morning the Sonoma County and Napa County areas were rocked with a 6.1 magnitude earthquake.  National Storage Tank is located in Sonoma County and have watched the destruction and damage in own backyard. Our hearts go out to all those who were injured, lost homes and are dealing with damages.

See the below links for more information on the quake and the damage.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc72282711#summary

http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/earthquake-strikes-between-napa-and-american-canyon/article_65b5ce00-2b7d-11e4-81d5-0019bb2963f4.html

 During the earthquake many fires started due to 60 gas pipes breaking.  This was made much worse by the fact that 30 water mains were damaged as well; which caused water pressure to drop and be off little use in fighting fires. 

At one mobile home park fire fighters tried frantically to put out the fires without any fire suppression water due to broken water pipes. They had to wait till water was trucked in before putting the fires out.

See the below video.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/fires-caused-earthquake-spread-mobile-home-park-25110566?tab=9482931&section=1206833

We cannot control when earthquakes or other disasters hit, but we can control being prepared and having water available.  We have installed multiple water tanks throughout Sonoma and Napa County, our tanks have stood the test.  We engineer all our tanks site specific, and make sure they will hold and will be there for when you need water most.

Help protect yourself, your family, your homes and livelihoods.  Having water tanks for fire suppression and potable water can save your live and your home.

We can all work together to help protect our communities and be better prepared for when disaster strikes.

OSHA Approved Ladder on Flat Panel Bolted Steel Tank – National Storage Tank is one of the top providers of Factory Coated Bolted Steel Tanks in the U.S. Our regulatory and engineering teams stay right on top of changes published from any of the agencies that govern installation and safety related features in the storage tank industry. In November 2018 OSHA changed their requirements related to caged ladders which are no longer OSHA approved or meet the new safety requirements. The new regulations require fall protection over 24′ in order to be OSHA approved

In the last 30 days, NST installed this high quality bolted steel tank and is a perfect example of a storage tank installation that includes all of the latest safety features now required and expected on any and all storage tank installations going forward. If you have a tank installation planned anytime soon please take the time necessary to ensure that your tank meets all of the latest required safety upgrades, if you are unsure our engineering professionals at National Storage Tank would be happy to take a look at your plans and can advise immediately if you are going to have issues getting the installed tank approved by inspectors.

Please contact our tank experts to discuss your next project. NST keeps up with the latest codes and requirements and can supply you with mulitple options to fit your project requirements while keeping in mind your budget. Call us anytime at 888-672-6995

California is fighting to attract and keep businesses! As a California based business, we at National Storage Tank, Inc. would like to let tell you about three new tax credits for businesses here in our state.  Manufactures who purchase our products may be eligible to receive the Manufactures Sales Tax Exemption.  

Manufactures Sales Tax Exemption. Does your company manufacture goods or perform research and development in the state of California? You could be eligible for a partial sales tax exemption on equipment purchased for your business. A new law going into effect July 1, 2014 allows manufacturers to obtain a partial exemption of sales and use tax on certain manufacturing and research and development equipment purchases. You must meet certain qualifications to be eligible for the sales tax exemption. 

The California Competes Tax Credit is an income tax credit available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in California. Tax credit agreements will be negotiated by GO-Biz and approved by a newly created "California Competes Tax Credit Committee," consisting of the State Treasurer, the Director of the Department of Finance, the Director of GO-Biz, one appointee from the Senate, and one appointee of the Assembly.

How much in tax credits will be available each year? 

The tentative amount of credits that GO-Biz can allocate is as follows: 

• $30 million in fiscal year 2013/14. 

• $150 million in fiscal year 2014/15. 

• $200 million in each fiscal year 2015/16 through 2017-18

You may also be eligible for the New Employment Tax Credit.This tax credit is for businesses that meet the specified qualifications and hire a new employee in a designated geographic area in California with high poverty and unemployment. To find out if your business is in one of the specified areas, click here.

National Storage tank will be presenting a booth at this year's Wine Industry Expo at the Sonoma County Fair Grounds. Come stop by and talk with our sales experts about our versatile tanks.

NSTI specializes in all storage tank solutions, with over a decade of experience in the storage tank industry, NSTI has the solution you are looking for whether it is winery waste water, fire protection, irrigation or water storage. We are committed to excellent customer service and strive to create satisfied repeat customers. We will work closely with you through your entire process.

Here at NSTI we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products available in the market today. Our tanks are NFPA-22 Compliant and custom built for your needs.  Click the links below to see our tank models and sizes that we offer. All tanks that NSTI provides are 100% made in the USA. 

Our Most Popular Tank - Corgal Corrugated Steel

The most popular tank that National Storage tank provides is our CorGal Corrugated Steel tanks. CorGal tanks are constructed of Scafco corrugated, galvanized, punched and rolled steel wall sheets that are bolted together at a project site. CorGal tanks are:

• Made of hot dipped galvanized steel
• Have an engineered foundation with your specific job in mind
• Come with a 10 year warranty
• Internal liner and preliner
• Heavy Duty anchoring system that secure the bottom ring to the foundation
• Built by our factory trained installers
• 30 degree roofs, 10 degree low profile roofs or flat roof options available
• Competitive Pricing
• Made in the USA

Call our office for a free quote and let our sales staff help you pick the right tank for your next project.

And what a ROW it is! These SteelCore® Corrugated Bolted Steel Tanks (model 1204) were designed for a flat roof with some very special engineering and production needs. These water storage tanks have been engineered to be connected together to draw and fill simultaneously. Our National Storage Tank designers, engineers and installers all collaborated together to come up with the perfect fire protection tank solution for this client.

Some of the unique aspects of the project started with a challenging job site due to the fact that we had a very limited and tight space to work in, with only two inches to spare overhead and tanks that needed to be installed with only 1-foot separating them. The project is a stunning success, client thrilled with the outcome and showing his new fire protection tanks to surrounding business associates.

We are so proud of our teams for the award winning design and engineering on this and many projects. The National Storage Tank specialists are available to assist you with even your most demanding and difficult storage tank needs. As one of the largest and most experienced steel tank dealers in the Western United States we have the resources to help business owners, developers, city and state governments as well as industrial clients to make their next tank project an amazing success. Call and talk to our professionals about your next project, we would love to hear from you and happy to help. 888-672-6995 www.nationalstoragetank.com

Introducing our new Cal Cistern Tanks. These tanks are economical and esthetically pleasing. Water is held in an NSF-61 certified potable water liner. CAL Cistern Tanks are shop built and delivered complete with pressure treated wood floor, 2" inlet, 2" overflow, 2" outlet and 1" galvanized steel deck controls.  These tanks come in 2 sizes. Our 0902-CAL-FS tank has a nine foot diameter, under 10' tall and holds 3,900 gallons of water. Our 1202-CAL-LP has a 12' diameter, under 10' tall and holds 5,000 gallons of water. Both of these tanks also come with the option of fire fittings. In addition to the standard fittings you will get a 4" galvanized steel flange with anti-vortex.  They come with a 10 year manufactures warranty. With the drought looming on these tanks would be great way to add water storage to your business or property. Call us today for more details and availability.

 

 

National Storage Tank the premier provider of corrugated bolted steel tanks in the U.S. is pleased to highlight another new Fire Protection Tank successfully engineered and installed in California. This SteelCore 166,759-gallon water storage tank will be used on the client’s property as extra protection against wildfires and other unexpected natural disasters. The unique engineering of this tank required it be seismically anchored and including a side shell manway. Although we are extremely busy with new requests from Cities, Counties, and States requiring massive amounts of capacity for water storage we are also responding to requests from industrial clients, mining and fracking, agriculture and growers as well as a large number of manufacturers requiring onsite expansion of their own water storage resources for fire protection as well as their own wastewater and non-potable water needs.

We are happy to assist with special engineering situations to just provide a second quote to make sure your needs are completely met with any new water storage tank installation. Contact Us

The truth about cement water tanks.

Since the 1930's concrete water tanks have been thought to be the best and least expensive option to store water in a variety of different capacities. Time has proven the wiser, and the condition many for these tanks are in after only a few years of being in service is disheartening, especially if you were the one paying for them.

Here in the Napa-Sonoma region of California typically a 12,500 gallon concrete water tank is the norm. These tanks can be seen everywhere, and if you have seen them then you know they leave a great deal to be desired. Historically it is a case of "Well this is what we have always used". History though has not been kind to most of these tanks, and if you have seen them then you know what we mean.

 

 

Cracking:

Concrete Tanks crack, that is a given. Fissures appear very quickly and the tanks tend to weep. California, especially Napa & Sonoma Counties, are areas with heavy seismic activity. Concrete Tanks are easily damaged by such seismic events. When they crack, they must be drained and repaired with a foam forced into the cracks, but that foam is only foam and the repair is temporary at best.

Shop Welded Steel Tanks do not suffer the same fate, and in truth last much longer that concrete tanks. Being made of steel as opposed to, well rock, aggregate, and sand, they are infinitely more durable and long lasting than any concrete tank.

 

Mobility:

Concrete tanks are like a gravestone, they are intended to remain in place forever. But, the needs of business, agriculture, and private citizens change. The simple fact is that a concrete tank cannot be moved.

Shop Welded Steel Tanks can be moved with easy by a forklift, and they can be placed on a truck and taken to any location. They can also be fitted with welded in place lift rings for very easy lifting. Shop Welded Steel Tanks can be taken to a new location or moved for remodeling with ease should the need arise, and in time it always does

 

Appearance:

Concrete Tanks are never going to win any beauty contests. They are utilitarian and functional at best. Because of the way most are poured into a wooden frame the texture of the wood is left on the concrete, dimples, veins, and lines. These surface depressions quickly fill with mold and the tanks turn green. Grey concrete and with mold green accents are far from desirable.

Shop Welded Steel Tanks are smooth, save the welds, which can be ground down. Shop Welded Steel Tanks can be painted or stained any color you like so they blending into the surroundings or stand out to make a statement. They also lend themselves to signage be it vinyl or panel signs, even painted signs. These are all things that concrete tanks do not lend themselves to.

 

Interior Coating:

Concrete tanks do not have interior coatings. The water rests against the concrete, not a nice thought.

The interior of Shop Welded Steel Tanks can be coated with a variety substances making them safer, potable even should you chose that kind of coating.

 

Price:

Typically a 12,500 gallon concrete tank will cost $11,000.

A Shop Welded Steel Tank runs about the same, depending upon the interior and exterior coatings and paint.

For the money Shop Welded Steel Tanks are a far superior choice when compared to concrete tanks.

 

 

In the end a Shop Welded Steel Tank lasts longer, looks better, and is safer in terms of storage than any concrete tank, hands down.

National Storage Tank is a purveyor of the finest quality Shop Welded Steel Tanks on the West Coast. Custom tanks outside the scope of a 12,500 gallon tanks are no problem, and we can build them up to 30,000 gallons and still have them delivered to your location.

So, if you are considering the old standard, think about raising the bar and going with a more dependable, better looking, and superior Shop Welded Steel Tank before the truck comes to pour you another grey-green slab of rock.

Call us and ask about our Shop Welded Steel Tanks today. 

Tank Insulation Systems are truly a thing of BEAUTY. This 150,000 Gallon Fire Protection Tank was recently completed by National Storage Tank and ready for use. Insulation can be installed on existing tanks as well as new installations, there are many reasons to insulate a storage tank such as heat loss prevention for fuel cost reduction, the maintenance of a required specific temperature, or providing personnel protection. The engineering staff at NST is able to customize any and all design criteria or concerns like high wind loads, expansion and contraction issues, or extreme cold or hot applications. If you have an existing tank that requires insulation our teams can advise on the most cost-efficient process at the most economical price point. As they say in the men’s suit business “Your Going To Love How We Make You Look” and we can say the same thing but about your tank of course. If you need a new tank for your project, please contact us anytime for a proposal. We have fast turnaround times and competitive pricing. Tank insulation systems can be used for many applications, from freeze protection on fire protection tanks per NFPA, or for hot and cold water tanks, potable water storage for municipalities in freezing locations and so much more! 

Please contact our tank experts to discuss your next project. Call us anytime at 888-672-6995

Geodesic dome roofs are commonly used on water and wastewater tanks for different applications. With varying degrees of pitch to handle snow loading, geodesic domes are many times the more cost effective option for large diameter tanks. Most domes are manufactured of aluminum and are customizable. National Storage Tank just completed this 500,000 gallon tank for waste water in the Midwest. Contact our tank experts anytime to discuss the options available for your next project. 

Today, we are going to discuss stainless steel wine tanks and what you should know so that you can make an informed decision when purchasing tanks for your winery. 

What are the benefits of stainless steel wine tanks?

What are the benefits of stainless steel wine tanks? There are several benefits, and they include:

• They provide ideal chilling capabilities especially when using a system that uses a cooling jacket and/or is double-walled
• Durability offering a long life reduces the cost of replacing barrels every few seasons
• Imparts no noticeable flavor traits on the wine that you can have with wooden barrels or other tank systems
• Larger volume than wooden barrels saving money in space and replacement barrels
• Control the speed of oxidation of the wine that makes a cleaner, fresher wine for early drinking
• Easy to clean

Purchasing stainless steel wine tanks

National Storage Tank serves the wine industry throughout the US and Canada. Based in California, we are the source of choice for our neighbors in Sonoma County for stainless steel wine tanks in various sizes.

You can purchase a steel tank from a 100-gallon size up to 650,000 gallons for all your winemaking needs. Our stainless steel fermentation tanks come in sizes up to 650,000 gallons with a flat or conical bottom, variable capacity, and floatable lid with a crane arm or rail system are also available. We recommend conical bottom tanks simply because you can rack the higher port and then more easily drain the bottom of the basin of all leftovers and sediments through the drain port on the bottom. However, it is your choice as to which type of tank you choose to use.

Adding steel tanks and steel fermentation tanks can save you money because they are durable and have low maintenance costs. We can design your whole system of stainless steel tanks for your winery with the various sizes that the National Storage Tanks offer.

Many vineyards think of plastic or wooden barrels when they hear water tanks, but stainless steel can be esthetically pleasing. Our tanks can be the focal point or receded in the background of your beautiful vineyard and winery. It is all up to you. Simply tell us what you need, how large the area is, how you would like it, and how we can build your tanks, complimenting your winery and vineyard.

We also have stainless steel tanks for your irrigation, wildfire, and waste for your vineyard. All containers can have various options; options like sample valve or cooling jacket, and a thermometer or thermowell. A thermowell is a stainless steel well that an electronic probe you can place in, to monitor the temperature inside the tank.

Call us 866-970-6763 or visit us to get a quote. We are here to help you make your winery more efficient and cost-effective with durable equipment that reduces maintenance costs and is easy to clean. We can design your wine tanks, fermenter, wildfire, and irrigation tanks to fit your vision of your winery and vineyard.