Highland Tank increases manufacturing capabilities

Highland Tank has opened a new manufacturing facility at its location in Manheim, Pa., about 30 miles southeast of Harrisburg. The third-generation family company builds propane tanks, among other petroleum and chemical storage products, ranging in size from 3,900 gallons to 60,000 gallons for commercial and industrial customers. It also manufactures custom tanks. The modernized facility, measuring about 45,000 square feet, gives the company more manufacturing space and lifting capacity on the property as it looks to strengthen its presence in the propane industry, including in the growing autogas market. The facility also houses a blasting and painting room. Highland Tank traces its roots back to 1946 when it constructed heating oil tanks, but over the years it has branched into a number of industries. Manheim is one of Highland Tank’s six manufacturing facilities, with headquarters in Stoystown, Pa. The company employs about 300 people.