Maxiplas | Rainwater Tanks
Maxiplas, founded in 2004 in South Australia, operates as a manufacturer specializing in rotational moulded rainwater tanks and stormwater harvesting products. Originally established as an injection moulding business focused on waste bins, the company evolved to design and produce its proprietary range of water tanks, outdoor furniture, agricultural equipment, and components for defence vehicles. Maxiplas has maintained in-house design and manufacturing capabilities, enabling rapid product development and strict quality control. In November 2023, the rainwater tank manufacturing assets were acquired by APR Manufacturing Group, ensuring continued production at a new facility in Edinburgh. Maxiplas remains recognized for advanced equipment, innovation in plastic recycling, and leadership in water storage solutions.
The Maxiplas Story
Maxiplas Pty Ltd (“Maxiplas”) was established in 2004 and is now part of a diversified and innovative plastic recycling and rotational moulding enterprise.
Established as an injection moulding business Maxiplas predominantly was moulding for the waste bin market. It averaged 4,000 bins per year, over a four-year period and was the second largest producer of bins in Australia. In 2, the injection business was purchased by Maxiplas’ main customer.
Design and Development
After a great amount of research Maxiplas embarked on the design development and implementation of its own range of water tanks and water harvesting products.
Some of the products that were manufactured in this period included outdoor furniture, Kayaks, Boom sprayers for the farming sector and all the plastics requirements for the Australian Defense Force Hawkei mobility vehicle.
Re-Entered the Market
Maxiplas re-entered injection molding market as a result its own continued product development, encouragement from its customers and government support.
Maxiplas was able to secure key contracts in the automotive, water, waste and logistics industries. This went hand in hand with its own proprietary products to make a diverse blend of products over several key industry groups.
A New Beginning
Maxiplas’ roto moulding manufacturing assets relating to Maxiplas’ rain water tanks were purchased by APR Manufacturing Group, a South Australian owned family business specialising in the design and manufacture of recycled composite and roto moulded plastic products.
These manufacturing assets were moved to the new owner’s plant in Edinburgh, South Australia and reestablished to continue the supply of one of Australia’s favourite rain water tanks.