ATE TANKERS – ABOUT US
ate tankers – about us
ATE TANKERS – WHO WE ARE
our company
ATE is a specialist Australian road tanker engineering and manufacturing company, dedicated exclusively to the design, engineering and manufacture of road tankers. From our Melbourne manufacturing facility, we deliver integrated solutions that combine practical engineering, controlled manufacturing, rigorous quality assurance and long-term customer support to meet the evolving needs of Australia’s transport industry.
ATE TANKERS – STATISTICS
ate by the numbers
More than 25 years dedicated to the design, engineering and manufacture of road tankers for Australia’s transport industry.
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Australian Made Certified
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Fleet Operators Supported
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Years - Structural Warranty
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ATE TANKERS – HOW WE DELIVER ROAD TANKERS
from concept through to completion
Every ATE Road Tanker follows a disciplined process from understanding the customer’s operational requirements through to engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, delivery and ongoing support.
1. Requirements
We work closely with you to understand your application, operational and compliance requirements. During the requirement stage we offer advice on the best solution for your operation.
2. Engineering
Our engineers leverage 25-years of industry experience to design practical, compliant and manufacturable designs built for performance. Every design considers operational performance, regulatory requirements and long-term reliability.
3. Manufacturing
Skilled tradespeople and controlled production processes convert engineering drawings into high-quality road tankers. We use proven procedures, qualified welders and quality materials to build each road tanker to engineering specifications.
4. Stage-Gate Quality Control
Quality is built in at every stage. Our stage-gate processes include formal hold points throughout manufacture with rigorous checklists completed to ensure Australian Standards, ADR, NHVR and other regulatory requirements are met.
5. End Of Line Tests and Checks
Each tanker undergoes End Of Line commissioning tests and verification checks to ensure it is ready for use and compliant with Australian standards, regulations and customer requirements.
6. Delivery & Support
ATE provides technical support, servicing, inspections and replacement parts throughout the operational life of the equipment.ATE TANKERS – ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING CAPABILITY
25 years of Australian road tanker engineering
Every successful road tanker begins with sound engineering. Our engineers develop practical, compliant and manufacturable solutions that reflect how equipment will be used in the field. Every design considers operational performance, regulatory requirements and long-term reliability before production commences.
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
As a road tanker OEM operating for over 25-years, ATE provides advice to the fuel industry.
ATE are members of the ME-057 Australian Standard Committed Working Group responsible for developing and maintaining AS2809 standards for road tankers handling hazardous liquids and gasses.
ATE also participates in Safe Load Pass (SLP) and National Bult Tanker Association (NBTA) events.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
Our engineering team are members of the Engineers Australia and are certified on the National Engineering Register (NER).
REQUIREMENTS BASED APPROACH
Each project starts with understanding how the equipment will be used and what the customer is trying to achieve. A technical specification is then developed capturing operational requirements, Australian Standards & Regulations, ADR, National Heavy Vehicle Standards and other relevant standards.
FINITE ELEMENT ANAYLSIS (FEA)
ATE employee dedicated FEA engineers to conduct computational studies on how road tankers will perform when exposed to real world forces like weight, vibration, heat and pressure. FEA engineering is mandated under Australian Standards such as AS2809. FEA studies ensure compliance, prevents field issues due to structural fatigue and allow for weight optimization by removing unnecessary materials.
ATE TANKERS – MANUFACTURING
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY
Where Engineering Becomes Reality.
Every ATE road tanker is manufactured in Melbourne using skilled tradespeople, controlled production processes and documented quality assurance. Engineering intent is maintained throughout fabrication, assembly, inspection and testing to ensure every tanker is delivered exactly as designed.
AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING
We are the only certified Australian road tanker manufacturer.
Raw materials are sourced from Australian suppliers where possible with aluminium and steel sourced from Australian mills. Customized ATE aluminium extrusions are manufactured by Capral Australia.
Each road tanker is manufactured in Melbourne by skilled tradespeople dedicated to road tanker fabrication and assembly.
FULL CAPABALITY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE SERVICE
ATE offers a full capability design and manufacturing service. This includes the design, fabrication, installation and calibration of pumping systems. Our full capability range enables ATE to control all aspects of manufacturing guaranteeing a quality outcome.
FROM RAW MATERIALS TO FINISHED ROAD TANKERS
ATE tankers are manufacturer from raw materials converted into components and assemblies. Our laser cutter and press brake equipment manufactures components from raw aluminium and steel sheets. Our expect fabricators then convert components into sub-assemblies which are then assembled into a road tanker. Importantly, ATE manufactures barrels and running gear from raw materials.
Customers are welcome to visit ATE’s factory to see how road tankers are made.
QUALITY CONTROL
ATEs production process is controlled using a stage and gate system. At the end of each production stage a quality gate ensures the required quality tests and inspections are conducted and documented.
When the road tanker is completed an additional End Of Line test and check is conducted with final inspections conducted by engineering, technical sales, production and quality managers to ensure compliance to specification and ATEs standards.
ATE TANKERS – LEADERSHIP TEAM
THE PEOPLE SHAPING ATE’S FUTURE
ATE’s leadership team is responsible for more than managing the business. They are committed to strengthening ATE’s engineering capability, investing in Australian manufacturing and ensuring the company continues to meet the changing needs of Australia’s transport industry.
Dan Mejak
Managing Director Tatiana Nelsky
Executive Manager David Gurrie
General Manager Paul Wijaya
Technical Sales Manager Todd Amiet
Sales Executive Chris Masterson
Sales Executive Omid Rostamian
Engineering Manager 