ABOUT TIEMAN
Building Tankers Since 1953
Australian-built bulk liquid and dry bulk tankers, designed, manufactured and serviced by the Tieman family of craftspeople for more than 70 years.
WHO WE ARE
An Australian tanker maker
Tieman is a proudly Australian, family-founded manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminium tankers. From our Campbellfield, Victoria facility we design, build and service bulk liquid and dry bulk tankers for customers across Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
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WHAT DRIVES US
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
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Our Vision
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Our Values
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OUR HERITAGE
A Timeline of Tieman
From a Preston backyard in 1953 to the nation's roads today.
1953
Neil Tieman founds the company
Starting from his backyard in Preston, Neil Tieman begins manufacturing stainless steel tanks, vessels and equipment for the dairy industry.
1961
A new factory in Keon Park
The business grows through the 1950s and a new manufacturing factory is established in Keon Park in 1961.
1960s
Larger tankers for dairy
Larger capacity articulated tankers for the dairy industry become the norm, and Tieman expands into other food manufacturing equipment.
1973
Australia's first ringed tanker
Tieman introduces the first 'Ringed' construction tanker to the Australian market – lowering tare weight, improving structural strength and allowing heavier payloads.
1980s
Interstate service network
Tieman adds interstate service branches to look after tankers, materials handling and tail lift equipment.
1988
Fuel and bitumen join the range
Aluminium fuel tankers and mild steel bitumen tankers are added to the product range.
1994
Campbellfield becomes home
Tieman purchases its current Campbellfield manufacturing site, the base for design, manufacture and service today.
2001
The first stainless steel bitumen tanker
Tieman designs and builds the first stainless steel bitumen tanker, with a corrosion-resistant barrel design that still leads the industry.
2008
Partnering with O.ME.P.S
Tieman partners with O.ME.P.S, Europe's leading aluminium dry bulk tanker manufacturer, and becomes its exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
2011
Neil Tieman awarded the O.A.M.
Neil Tieman receives the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his contribution to the Australian transport industry.
2018
65 years in business
Tieman celebrates 65 years, with nearly 6,000 tankers built for Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.
Today
First-to-industry PBS designs
Tieman leads with PBS innovations including the 20m B-Double, the 20m rigid and dog, the 26m 'Tank Liner' range, the 'Super Pocket', the 'Super Triple' and the 42m 'Tri Train' combination.
70+
Years of manufacturing
6,000
Tankers built
3
Countries served
LOOKING AHEAD
Grounded in principle. Built for the future.
Tieman is a progressive organisation grounded in enduring principles. Our experience, capability and vision mean we are ready to lead the industry well into the future.
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Talk to the Tieman team
Tell us about your next tanker, service or spare parts requirement.