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How to Choose a Stainless Steel Fabricator: What to Look for Before You Sign

Brendan Firth 21 Oct 2026

Home / Blog / How to Choose a Stainless Steel Fabricator GuideCustom Fabrication How to Choose a Stainless Steel Fabricator: What to Look for Before You Sign When learning how to choose

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Stainless Steel Silo Design for Food and Beverage Plants: Capacity, Discharge and Hygiene

Brendan Firth 20 Oct 2026

22,000 litre stainless steel mixing tank with an EX-rated gearmotor

How to Size a Mixing Tank: Working Volume, Geometry and Headspace

Brendan Firth 12 Oct 2026

The Flexible Production Facility

Brendan Firth 27 Sep 2016

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Latest Project Stories

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29,700 litre insulated stainless steel milk silo with side entry manway, standing on legs

A 29,700 Litre Milk Silo Under a 4.8m Awning

Brendan Firth 25 Oct 2026

1,500 litre stainless steel cream capture tank with a side entry manway and side entry mixer

A 1,500 Litre Cream Capture Tank Built for a Tight Height Limit

Brendan Firth 25 Oct 2026

Three insulated 7,000 litre stainless steel milk ageing tanks with top-entry agitators and handrails

Three 7,000 Litre Milk Ageing Tanks for a Low-Ceiling Room

Brendan Firth 25 Oct 2026

100,000 litre process water storage tank being lifted into position on site

Process Water Storage Tanks

Brendan Firth 5 Oct 2026

Radioactive Ore Drum Loaders

Brendan Firth 2 Jun 2026

22000 Litre Chemical Mix Tank

Brendan Firth 21 May 2026

Workshop Notes

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You can only spend your money once – choose wisely

Brendan Firth 15 Mar 2026

The Power of Vacuum

Brendan Firth 20 Jun 2025

50 Litre Ribbon Blender

Brendan Firth 31 Aug 2023

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Brendan Firth Director, Stainless Tank & Mix

Brendan took over the family business in 2001 and still gets back on the tools when a job calls for it. He writes the project stories here and reviews every guide before it’s published.

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