Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from buyers, consultants and contractors. If your question is not covered, contact us and an engineer will reply.
About Apex
Who is Apex Engineers?
Apex Engineers (Pvt.) Limited is an industrial engineering and fabrication company based in Lahore, Pakistan. It was established in 1992 and incorporated as a private limited company in 2006. Apex designs, manufactures and installs fuel storage tanks, fuel station canopies and signage, pre-engineered steel buildings, telecom towers, FRP products and road safety systems.
Where is Apex Engineers located?
The head office and manufacturing facility are at 36 Km Shamke Bhattian, Multan Road, Lahore. Apex delivers projects across Pakistan from Lahore.
Which clients has Apex worked with?
Clients over the years include PSO, Total, Attock Petroleum, Hascol, Caltex, Byco, the National Highway Authority, the National Logistics Cell, Daewoo Pakistan, OGDCL and Pakistan Radiation Services, among others.
Does Apex work outside Pakistan?
Yes. Apex reviews international enquiries case by case and uses logistics partners to ship tanks and fabricated items abroad.
Quotations and orders
How do I request a quotation?
Use the Request a Quote form on this website. Describe the scope, quantities, location and delivery date, and attach drawings, specifications or a bill of quantities if you have them. You can also email [email protected] or call +92 321 4543040.
What information do you need to give an accurate price?
The most useful information is the scope of work, drawings or sketches, quantities, materials or standards required, the delivery or site location, the required date and whether installation is included.
Can I get a budget price before I have drawings?
Yes. We can give a budgetary estimate from a description and approximate sizes. A firm quotation follows once drawings and specifications are available.
Can I visit your manufacturing facility before placing an order?
Yes. Clients, consultants and inspectors are welcome to visit our Lahore manufacturing facility by appointment.
Products and technical
What sizes of fuel storage tank does Apex make?
Apex manufactures single and double skin tanks in capacities customised to project requirements in diameters from 1250 mm to 3000 mm, designed and built to BS EN 12285-1.
What does a complete fuel station package include?
A complete package can include underground tanks, piping, forecourt civil works, the canopy and fascia, monolith price sign, pump and island signage, service buildings and lighting.
What is a pre-engineered building?
A pre-engineered building (PEB) is a steel building whose frames, purlins and cladding are designed as a system, made in a factory and bolted together on site. It allows wide column free spans and fast construction.
What is FRP grating?
FRP grating is moulded fiberglass reinforced plastic grating. It is light, non conductive and highly resistant to corrosion, which makes it ideal for chemical plants, mines and wet areas.
How tall are the telecom masts Apex supplies?
Apex designs telecom towers, rooftop towers and special masts to the height, loading and wind conditions each project requires, with design wind speeds of up to 200 km/h. Lattice poles are made in project-specific lengths.
Quality and safety
Which standards do you work to?
We work to the standard specified for each product and project, for example BS EN 12285-1 for underground fuel tanks and the Pakistan road sign manual for road signs. Tell us your specification at enquiry stage.
Are your tanks tested?
Yes. Every tank is pressure tested and its coating is checked for thickness and given a 100% holiday test before dispatch.
Can a third party inspector witness tests?
Yes. Third party and client inspectors are welcome to witness inspection and testing at our manufacturing facility.
Have a project in mind?
Send us your drawings, specifications or a short description of the scope. Our engineers will review it and come back with questions, a budget figure or a formal quotation.