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STORY
Founding and Early Years
(1941–1945)
Metal Products Company was founded in 1941 as a proprietorship to fabricate ladders and doors for Liberty Ships, which were being built at the rate of one per day. These ships were crucial in supplying England during the early part of World War II.
The company was started by C.E. Gammage and Robert Harris, friends and Georgia Tech alumni from the class of 1927.
1941
Incorporation and Growth
(1950s–1960s)
During the 1950s, the company transitioned from a proprietorship to a corporation.
In this era, Metal Products Company began furnishing tanks to major petroleum companies such as:
- Standard Oil Company
- Sinclair Refining Company
- Shell
- Texaco
- Gulf
- Phillips Petroleum
1950
Infrastructure Boom and Custom Tank Production
(1960s–1970s)
With the construction of the interstate highway system, large shopping centers, and airports, the company produced:
- 10,000-gallon skid tanks
- 1,000-gallon wagon-mounted tanks with pumping systems and filters
1960
Relocation and Modernization
(1977–1979)
As the original Atlanta facility aged, the company sought a new site with rail access.
A new plant was constructed in Suwanee, Georgia, about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta, and opened in late 1978.
The old Atlanta plant officially closed on January 1, 1979.
1977
Technological Advancements
(1980s)
By 1983, Metal Products Company became involved in advanced underground tank technologies, integrating systems from California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
Notable customers during this period included:
- Amoco
- QuikTrip
- Racetrac
- Starvin Marvin
- Esso, Shell, and Texaco (in the Caribbean)
1983
Ongoing Growth and Innovation
(1990s–2000s)
Throughout the 1990s, the company:
- Enhanced underground tank technology
- Introduced new aboveground tank products
- Added oil/water separators for both aboveground and underground use The Suwanee plant site has been expanded five times since 1978 to meet growing demand.
1990
Celebrating 80 Years
(2021)
In 2021, Metal Products Company proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary.
With a long-standing commitment to quality and service, the company continues to meet the demands of the environment, the petroleum industry, and safety regulations.
2021
Acquired by Ali Husain
(2023)
In May of 2023, after three generations of ownership by Gammage family, Metal Products Company (formerly owned by GA Tanks) sold its assets to Ali Husain.
New management brought new enthusiasm to the work force, protocols and production efficiencies. Today, the company continues to operate at full capacity producing quality underground and above ground storage tanks using Elutron technology to a variety to customers throughout southeast and other parts of the country.
2023
Click to enlarge – Metal Products Company team – 2023
Celebrating 80 Years
(2025)
As of 2025 the production is now in full swing with increased efficiency of production of tanks based on customer's needs. All lines of production with improved overhead cranes are preparing tanks exceeding customer's expectations. Additional staff is now well trained ready to take on orders from customers as they continue to pour in.
We are delighted to participate in this robust economy producing products for customers to begin their fueling using our tanks. We appreciate our customers to have their trust in us and we are committed to providing the best service at the speed they expect from us.
2025