About Cooper Tank
Industrial Equipment
Since 1946.
For more than 80 years, across 3 generations of family leadership, Cooper Tank has been a trusted name in the waste handling industry. Founded in 1946 by Sam and Jack Cooper in Brooklyn, NY, the company has grown from a local welding shop into a full-scale waste equipment manufacturer with two operating facilities serving haulers, property managers, municipalities, and commercial operators nationwide.
Cooper Tank handles distribution and repair from Brooklyn while East Coast Containers designs and manufactures all equipment in Waterbury, CT. Together, we deliver a vertically integrated operation - from custom fabrication to final delivery.
Core Signals
- 80+ years in steel fabrication and equipment manufacturing
- NYC-certified WBE (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise)
- Brooklyn HQ (distribution) + Waterbury, CT (manufacturing)
- 3 generations of family leadership
By the Numbers
80+
Years in Business
2
Operating Facilities
43+
Equipment Models
3
Generations of Leadership
Operating Brands
Two Facilities. One Standard.
Timeline
Business Milestones
1946
Cooper Tank & Welding founded in Brooklyn, NY by Sam and Jack Cooper as a local welding and steel fabrication shop.
1960s
Expanded into commercial container manufacturing, building front-load and rear-load containers for the growing waste hauling industry.
1980s
Added compactor product line - self-contained and stationary compactor systems for commercial and industrial waste operations.
2000s
Opened manufacturing facility in Waterbury, CT under the East Coast Containers brand, expanding production capacity and capabilities.
2020s
Earned NYC WBE (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise) Certification, opening doors to government procurement and supplier diversity programs.
Today
Two operating facilities, 43+ equipment models, serving haulers, property managers, municipalities, and commercial operators nationwide.
Certified Advantage
NYC-Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise
Cooper Tank & Welding Corp is a NYC-certified WBE (Woman-Owned Business Enterprise). This certification means Cooper Tank meets the City of New York's rigorous standards for woman-owned businesses and is recognized in the NYC Online Directory of Certified Businesses.
Government Procurement Preference
NYC and NYS agencies actively seek WBE-certified vendors for procurement contracts, giving Cooper Tank preferred vendor status for public projects.
Municipal RFP Eligibility
Many municipal RFPs require or incentivize WBE participation. Choosing Cooper Tank helps general contractors and agencies meet their diversity goals.
Supplier Diversity Compliance
Corporate and institutional buyers with supplier diversity programs can count Cooper Tank purchases toward their WBE spend targets.
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