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Xerxes® Fiberglass Tanks A proven tank choice for the petroleum industry After years of installing bare steel underground storage tanks for gasoline and diesel fuel, in the 1960s companies began to realize that leakage from steel tanks — because of rust both inside and outside — caused environmental problems. Since the mid 19605, fiberglass underground storage tanks (USTs) have provided tank owners with a reliable corrosion-free option that led to federal reg- ulations in the late 1980s mandating corrosion-protected tanks. There are even more reasons to choose a Xerxes fiberglass tank today. It is compatible with new ethanol-blended fuels and biodiesels, requires no maintenance to prevent corrosion, and, unlike steel tanks, accommodates continuous hydrostatic moni- toring. And in contrast to some other UST products, standing be- hind every Xerxes petroleum tank is an industry-leading 30-year limited warranty. Today, more than 40 years after their introduction, a large per- centage of USTs sold in North America are made of fiberglass. In fact, the tanks installed by the 50 largest fuel marketers in the United States are overwhelmingly fiberglass tanks. In Canada, it is estimated that more than 90 percent of tanks installed for pe- troleum storage are made of fiberglass. As of 2008, more than 150,000 Xerxes fiberglass tanks had been installed, and the num- ber continues to grow. In addition to their functional benefits, fiberglass tanks are sig- nificantly lighter and easier to install than steel tanks because they eliminate the expense of renting heavy equipment during in- stallation. Yet another benefit is that fiberglass tanks can often be moved from an original installation site and be recertified for installation at a new location. At Xerxes, we believe in going the extra mile for our customers. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with four manufac- turing facilities strategically located for economical delivery and quality service, Xerxes is committed to customer satisfaction and quality products. Together with our parent company, ZCL Composites Inc., we are North America's choice in underground storage — for today and for tomorrow. Xerxes is dedicated to delivering high-quality products that help preserve the environment, whether in the mid- dle of a city, a suburban neighborhood or a rural setting. 1