Built with Grit.
About Us
Driven by Pride.
Built with Grit.
About Us
Driven by Pride.
Built with Grit.
About Us
Driven by Pride.
Big Ass Tanks is a custom metal fabrication company built on hard work, skilled welders, and a long-standing tradition of building the tanks, trailers, structures, and fueling systems that keep real operations moving.
Big Ass Tanks is a custom metal fabrication company built on hard work, skilled welders, and a long-standing tradition of building the tanks, trailers, structures, and fueling systems that keep real operations moving.
Our History
year
Early 1900s
1950s
2019
Today
Moving Forward
The Patterson Welding Legacy Begins
BAT’s story is rooted in the legacy of Patterson Welding, a name tied to generations of craftsmanship, metalwork, and service in southeastern New Mexico. What started as a local welding tradition became the foundation for the pride, grit, and fabrication knowledge that still drives BAT today.
year
1900s
The Patterson Welding Legacy Begins
BAT’s story is rooted in the legacy of Patterson Welding, a name tied to generations of craftsmanship, metalwork, and service in southeastern New Mexico. What started as a local welding tradition became the foundation for the pride, grit, and fabrication knowledge that still drives BAT today.
year
1900s
The Patterson Welding Legacy Begins
BAT’s story is rooted in the legacy of Patterson Welding, a name tied to generations of craftsmanship, metalwork, and service in southeastern New Mexico. What started as a local welding tradition became the foundation for the pride, grit, and fabrication knowledge that still drives BAT today.
year
2013
Fabrication Becomes a Way of Life
Over decades of work, the team built a reputation for handling the jobs that needed more than a standard product. Tanks, gates, platforms, pipe racks, stands, custom parts, repairs, and city projects all became part of the BAT story.
year
2013
Growing Beyond Borders.
After earning the trust of local partners, we expanded to cover all of the Benelux region. Our early success was driven by flexibility, transparent pricing, and on-time delivery.
year
2017
Big Ass Tanks Takes Shape
Big Ass Tanks became the next chapter in the company’s fabrication story, bringing together heavy-duty tank manufacturing, structural welding, custom fabrication, and field-ready service under a bold name built for the kind of work the team already knew how to do.
year
2017
Hello, North America.
With an increasing number of international clients, we opened our first overseas branch in Houston, TX — strategically connecting European and US logistics operations under one roof.
year
2021
Two Divisions. One Standard.
BAT now operates through two focused divisions: BAT Welding and AFS, Automated Fueling Systems. Together, they serve customers who need custom tanks, trailer buildouts, structural steel, on-site repairs, and automated fueling solutions built for demanding field conditions.
year
2021
Smart Logistics, Greener Moves.
We invested in smart fleet management, route optimization, and sustainable transport — including refrigerated and low-emissions vehicles — reducing delivery time and carbon impact.
year
2025
Built Here. Shipped Wherever the Work Takes Us.
From Artesia to Odessa, Watford City, and job sites across key energy and agriculture regions, BAT continues to build for the people who depend on strong tanks, smart fueling systems, fast field service, and fabrication that holds up when it matters.
year
2025
Logistics You Can Trust,
Now serving hundreds of clients across multiple industries, Loginord remains independent, agile, and focused on delivering real results. Our next chapter? Scaling up without losing our personal touch.
WHAT DRIVES US
Pride in the Work. Respect for the People Who Need It.
WHAT DRIVES US
Pride in the Work. Respect for the People Who Need It.
Pride
Our welders and fabricators care about the work. Every cut, weld, fit, and finish reflects the pride of the people behind it.
Grit
We build for demanding environments, tight timelines, field conditions, and customers who cannot afford unnecessary downtime.
Trust
Customers come to BAT because they need clear answers, dependable workmanship, and a team that understands how important the finished product is.
WHERE WE WORK
Locations
BAT is headquartered in Artesia, New Mexico, with additional operations and service reach across Odessa, Texas, Watford City, North Dakota, and the surrounding energy and agriculture markets. From the shop to the field, our team supports customers with custom fabrication, tank manufacturing, trailer work, automated fueling systems, and 24/7 field-service capabilities.
Artesia, NM
Home of BAT’s fabrication roots and custom metalwork operations.
WHERE WE WORK
Locations
BAT is headquartered in Artesia, New Mexico, with additional operations and service reach across Odessa, Texas, Watford City, North Dakota, and the surrounding energy and agriculture markets. From the shop to the field, our team supports customers with custom fabrication, tank manufacturing, trailer work, automated fueling systems, and 24/7 field-service capabilities.
Artesia, NM
Home of BAT’s fabrication roots and custom metalwork operations.
WHERE WE WORK
Locations
BAT is headquartered in Artesia, New Mexico, with additional operations and service reach across Odessa, Texas, Watford City, North Dakota, and the surrounding energy and agriculture markets. From the shop to the field, our team supports customers with custom fabrication, tank manufacturing, trailer work, automated fueling systems, and 24/7 field-service capabilities.
Artesia, NM
Home of BAT’s fabrication roots and custom metalwork operations.