Why American-Made Matters: The StormTank® Advantage

In today’s construction environment, choosing American-made products has direct implications for project execution and long-term system performance. For stormwater management professionals, specifying domestically manufactured systems can reduce supply chain variability, simplify compliance with federal and state procurement requirements, and improve schedule reliability. U.S. manufacturing also supports tighter quality controls, material traceability, and consistency across production runs, all factors that directly affect constructability and lifecycle performance. StormTank systems are manufactured in the United States to support these requirements across a range of underground stormwater applications.

Supply Chain Stability & Predictable Delivery

Manufacturing stormwater products in the U.S. helps circumvent the long, uncertain shipping timelines that increase risk to construction schedules. Domestic manufacturing allows for more predictable production and delivery timelines. In today’s climate of volatile global logistics, that’s more important than ever. This predictability helps contractors and engineers keep projects moving forward with confidence, avoiding costly delays and unexpected rescheduling.

Lower Costs Without Hidden Fees

Choosing American-made products also helps reduce overall project costs. Products manufactured overseas often come with added costs from tariffs, duties, and high international freight charges – all of which typically get passed onto the customer.

StormTank systems avoid these variable cost drivers, enabling more consistent pricing and accurate upfront estimates. This supports clearer cost comparisons during specification and helps reduce the risk of unanticipated expenses tied to expedited shipping or delayed materials.

Built to Meet BABA Requirements

With the passage of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, federal infrastructure funding now comes with specific sourcing requirements. Any project using government funds must ensure that iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products used on the job are made in the U.S.

StormTank products comply with BABA requirements, meaning you can specify them with confidence on federally funded projects. This reduces documentation burden and helps avoid approval delays or substitution requests during construction.

Supporting the U.S. Economy & Workforce

Every time you choose StormTank products, you’re supporting the American workforce. That economic impact ripples throughout communities: supporting jobs, small businesses, and long-term industry growth. It’s not just about where the product is made, it’s about who it supports along the way. We’re proud to be part of a strong, reliable, and resilient American supply chain.

Because our team is U.S.-based, we’re able to provide fast, responsive service nationwide. From initial system selection to layout considerations and installation coordination, we’re just a phone call or email away.

Not All “Made in America” Claims Are Equal

While many companies may claim to be American made, those claims can sometimes be misleading. Products that are only partially assembled in the U.S. may technically qualify but often lack the rigorous engineering or performance testing you’d expect.

We back up our “Made in America” promise with proven strength. For example, our 25 Series Modules are AASHTO HS-25 load rated, making them suitable for heavy truck traffic and commercial installations. When you specify our systems, you’re not just meeting a requirement, you’re investing in quality and longevity.

Want to learn more about what it means to be HS-25 rated? Check out our blog: Understanding the HS-25 Classification.