Building Trust
Since 1941
A Legacy of American Manufacturing
Our roots began in wartime America, and over the decades, we've grown into one of the nation's most respected tank manufacturers.
Our Journey Through
the Decades
1941–1945
Founding and Early Years
Metal Products was founded in 1941 by Georgia Tech alumni C.E. Gammage and Robert Harris to fabricate ladders and doors for WWII Liberty Ships. These vessels, built at the rate of one per day, were vital in supplying England during the early war years.
1950s–1960s
Incorporation and Growth
By the 1950s, the company transitioned into a corporation and began supplying tanks to leading petroleum brands such as Standard Oil, Sinclair, Shell, Texaco, Gulf, and Phillips Petroleum.
1960s–1970s
Infrastructure Boom
As highways, airports, and shopping centers grew, so did our role—manufacturing 10,000-gallon skid tanks and 1,000-gallon wagon-mounted tanks with full pumping systems.
1977–1979
Relocation and Modernization
With the original Atlanta plant aging, we built a new, rail-served facility in Suwanee, GA, opening in 1978. The Atlanta plant officially closed in 1979.
1980s
Technological Advancements
By 1983, we were integrating advanced underground tank technologies. Our customers included major players like Amoco, QuikTrip, Racetrac, and Texaco (including Caribbean projects).
1990s–2000s
Ongoing Growth
We expanded our product line to include aboveground tanks, oil/water separators, and enhanced underground systems. The Suwanee plant grew five times to meet demand.
2021
80 Years of Service
We proudly celebrated our 80th anniversary, marking decades of innovation, regulatory compliance, and customer trust.
2023–Today
Fueling Network Alignment
In May 2023, after three generations of Gammage family ownership, Metal Products was acquired by Ali Husain, aligning the company within The APEC Group fueling network alongside sister enterprise Geo Petroleum. This partnership bridges heavy industrial tank fabrication with turnkey equipment distribution, dispenser integration, and regulatory compliance.
Our Commitment
Today
"Every tank we produce is backed by heritage, engineering, and trust."
As of 2025, Metal Products continues to operate at full capacity, serving clients across the southeast and nationwide.
We are proud to participate in today's robust economy — helping businesses fuel their growth with tanks built to last.
The Team Behind
the Legacy
"Behind every decade of innovation is a team dedicated to craftsmanship, safety, and excellence."
"Questions about our history and operations? Find answers here."
About Us FAQs
Metal Products Company was founded in 1941 in Georgia, initially fabricating specialized steel marine components for WWII Liberty Ships before dedicating its engineering and manufacturing operations to commercial petroleum and industrial liquid storage tanks.
The company was established in 1941 by C.E. Gammage and Robert Harris, two Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) engineering alumni whose metallurgical expertise and structural precision established our enduring manufacturing standards.
We engineer and fabricate storage systems for retail petroleum marketing, commercial aviation, agricultural bulk storage, chemical processing plants, municipal water facilities, emergency generator backup infrastructure, and federal government defense installations across the country.
Our headquarters and primary heavy manufacturing plant is located at 725 Main Street in Suwanee, Georgia, occupying a multi-acre fabrication facility that has expanded repeatedly since 1978 to support high-capacity automated steel fabrication.
Since 2023, Metal Products Company has been owned and led by Ali Husain, who has modernized manufacturing lines, integrated advanced robotics, and expanded compliance testing capabilities while maintaining our 80-year legacy of American manufacturing excellence.
Let’s Build
Something Lasting.
"Trusted by industry leaders for over 80 years."
Looking for tank solutions that combine heritage, quality, and unmatched reliability? Our team is ready to help.