NPI delivered 88 steel silos for a new sturgeon farm situated on the Caspian Sea. The Caspian Sea region is characterised by unpredictable weather patterns, often featuring strong winds. Given these climatic challenges and the elevated level of activity in the area, tanks with enhanced reinforcement were necessary.
Throughout 2018, multiple shipments of steel and liner materials for this project were dispatched to Azerbaijan. NPI ships worldwide via land, sea, and air freight. Leveraging our network of dependable carriers, we coordinate swift and cost-effective international transport, always ensuring close collaboration with our clients.
Upon the arrival of the shipments, one of our team members traveled to Azerbaijan to provide on-site assistance with the installation process.
Through a partner, we provided a demonstration tank for a significant pilot greenhouse complex in Malaysia. This controlled environment serves as a testing ground for local authorities and universities to conduct experiments and measurements that may be challenging in normal settings. Water technology and storage play a crucial role in the focus of this research project.
An intesting detail was the delayed arrival of the container containing the tank components at the local port. This made the installation a race against time. Remarkably, our installation team successfully completed the tank construction just before the scheduled arrival of the visiting delegation. The entire demo tank was set up within an hour and a half, and it was a success! The demonstration silo was enthusiastically received and drew a lot of attention during various visits and tours of the pilot greenhouses.
This detail underscores the ease with which our water storage tanks can be installed. Depending on the size, assembly can be achieved in a relatively short timeframe, and if needed, the tank can be disassembled also. Our seasoned installers are ready to provide guidance and practical assistance as required.
We have supplied a substantial number of tanks in Malaysia through this partnership.
Thailand’s surging demand for clean drinking water, result of rapid economic growth and prolonged droughts, makes effective water management necessary. Crucial for both drought mitigation and flood control, NPI has played a role in addressing this challenge through the installation of steel water silos.
As such, in 2017, we delivered two water tanks to Rajanagarindra Rajabhat University in Chachoengsao. In Thailand, numerous universities offer fresh drinking water supplied by the government through regular deliveries. This water is transported by trucks and subsequently stored in NPI water tanks, integrated into the university’s drinking water facilities. The inclusion of steel roofs on these tanks ensures the preservation of clean water quality.
In Pune, India, we provided a rainwater storage tank through a local dealer. Situated on the technical campus of the university in Pune, the tank collects rainwater from roofs and the parking area. The harvested water serves on-site purposes such as irrigation and toilet flushing. To prevent algae growth, the tank is equipped with a tensioned anti-algae cover.
A plant nursery in Sintra was equipped with two tanks measuring 3.66 x 4.57 meters, supplied through our Portuguese partner. These tanks play a vital role in the nursery’s water storage system, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality water; a crucial requirement for growers and the broader horticulture sector.
The horticulture industry holds significant importance for NPI’s water storage division. Over recent years, we have delivered hundreds of steel tanks to the horticulture sector through our network of dealers, making a substantial contribution to the global greenhouse horticulture sector.
NPI shipped four tanks, each with a capacity of 760 m3, to Betulia, Jalisco, in Mexico. Renowned for its world-class greenhouses producing top-quality tomatoes and peppers year-round, the client sought to ensure consistent irrigation water supply for their facilities. Consequently, four tanks were installed, with two dedicated to providing fresh water and the other two for storing fertilised water. With a diameter of 14.63 meters and a height of 4.57 meters, these tanks offer ample storage capacity for a two-day period.
In pursuit of additional strength, the water tanks were manufactured from 1.0 mm thick steel, while for the liner ENPEX FPP 0.75 mm was utilised. The client further completed the tanks by installing a tensioned anti-algae cover to prevent the growth of algae.
This project serves as illustration of the comprehensive products and services that NPI provides to the horticultural sector. Explore more projects on our other website at www.npiwaterstorage.com.
Approximately 25 water tanks found their way to a remote region in the Northern Sahara, designated for the irrigation of date palms as part of a government-subsidized initiative for small farmers. In the early 1970s, a large underground aquifer was discovered in this region of Tunisia, leading to the creation of several oases for agricultural development. A stretch of 2,500 hectares, bordering Algeria, was designated for cultivating crops, including date palms.
To facilitate irrigation, a sophisticated system connected to central water storage was implemented. Previously, water was directly pumped from wells, resulting in debris contamination. The new irrigation setup integrates water tanks, allowing farmers to retain water in the tanks for filtration, enhancing its quality.
The project opted for relatively low tanks with dimensions of 10.97 x 1.52 meters. In situations where space is not a constraint, lower tanks with a broad diameter are often favored. Their installation is straightforward, and they present a more cost-effective solution.
A constant supply of high-quality water is important for greenhouses and the development of the floriculture and horticulture sector in general. As such, in addition to the dozens of tanks that NPI has supplied in India via our partner, we also supplied a tank for our partner’s own use. This tank is used for the storage of irrigation water for flowers and is also used as a demo tank and showcase for (potential) clients. This has been a success: India’s horticulture sector is growing rapidly, and metal water tanks are increasingly popular replacements for concrete water wells.
For two decades, NPI has been actively engaged in India, collaborating with local partners to enhance the quality of the country’s flower cultivation and horticulture industry. Our metal water silos play a crucial role in contributing to the ongoing progress of these sectors. A steady and reliable supply of high-quality water is paramount for greenhouses and the overall development of the floriculture and horticulture sectors.
In pursuit of this objective, we have delivered numerous water tanks throughout India through a dealer. This distributor is also a prominent ornamental flower grower in India himself, supplying young plants, cut flowers and potted plants to the Indian market. Therefore, our dealer also installed an NPI water tank at their own property . This tank serves the purpose of storing irrigation water for flowers and doubles as a demonstration tank and showcase for potential clients. This initiative has proven successful, contributing to the growth of India’s horticulture sector, with metal water tanks gaining popularity as preferred alternatives to concrete water wells.
Over the course of the past sixteen years, NPI has been a supplier of 125 water silos to a highly regarded tomato cultivator in Tunisia. The continuous expansion of the company’s operations and the geological obstacles it encounters mean that frequently new NPI water tanks found their way to the cultivator.
As a prominent player in global tomato cultivation and export, our client has evolved from a modest 5-hectare company in the late 1980s to a substantial total area of approximately 43 hectares over the last thirty years. Notably, the recent addition of 15 hectares of greenhouses has contributed to a nearly constant demand for water tanks. The challenging geological conditions further characterize this grower’s operational landscape. The desert terrain, with its elevated salt concentration, accelerates the oxidation of steel, creating a large replacement market.
