The primary use of an IBC tank is to store different forms of liquids or semi-solids in a safe and secure manner. UN rated IBC tanks are capable of storing chemicals, solvents, industrial goods and even hazardous products, while a food-grade IBC tank can be used to store large amounts of drinking water, spices and other types of foodstuff.

The diversity of their usage is incredible, so here’s a brief rundown of the major jobs that IBC tanks perform and the major industries that use them:

• Water storage
• Chemical storage
• Fuel storage
• Construction and building industry
• Automobile industry
• Aviation industry
• Medical and pharmaceutical industries
• Catering industry
• Gardeners
• Supermarkets
• Events organisers

An IBC tank is used for other roles too, including storing large quantities of water to help with firefighting or for large public gatherings such as festivals. IBC tanks can be converted at the end of their lifespan into water catchers and rainwater holders in gardens, or put to use to meet any other manner of household storage needs.