# The APEC Group - Complete Profile & Engineering Specifications

> The APEC Group is a one-stop-shop for all commercial petroleum needs — fueling systems, storage tanks, forecourt automation, compliance, and 24/7 emergency services.

## Overview & Corporate Standing
- **Legal Entity Name:** Atlanta Petroleum Equipment Company Inc.
- **Operating Trade Name:** The APEC Group
- **Founded:** 1989 (35+ years of continuous operations)
- **Corporate Headquarters (Georgia):** 4732-E North Royal Atlanta Drive, Tucker, GA 30084 | Phone: (404) 472-9200 / (855) 444-2732
- **Texas Branch Office:** 505 Garden Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77018 | Phone: (855) 444-2732
- **Website:** https://www.theapecgroup.com
- **Contact Email:** sales@theapecgroup.com

## Authorized Manufacturer Brand Partnerships & Integrations
The APEC Group maintains direct relationships as an authorized distributor, certified equipment installer, and warranty maintenance partner for forecourt petroleum brands:
1. **Wayne Fueling Systems (Dover Fueling Solutions):**
   - Certified distributor and certified technician installer for Wayne Ovation® and Wayne Helix® series dispensers.
   - Secure forecourt media (in-dispenser video advertising) and Wayne iX Pay™ outdoor EMV payment integration.
2. **OPW Retail Fueling:**
   - Certified installation and hydrostatic testing of OPW fiberglass sumps, poly dispenser containment sumps, and 10 Plus emergency shear valves.
   - OPW 11 Series automatic nozzles, dry-break swivels, coaxial vapor recovery hoses, and spill containers.
3. **Verifone:**
   - Authorized retail forecourt integration of Verifone Commander Site Controller and Ruby2 POS systems.
   - Point-of-sale networking, loyalty system integrations, and Outdoor EMV forecourt compliance.
4. **Franklin Fueling Systems:**
   - Certified installer of FE Petro® variable-speed and fixed-speed submersible turbine pumps (STPs).
   - APT™ (Advanced Polymer Technology) flexible double-wall secondary containment pipe systems and TS-550/TS-5000 automatic tank gauges.
5. **Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS):**
   - Forecourt automation systems, remote diagnostics, and automated fuel loss telemetry.

## Commercial Fuel Storage Tank Specification Matrix
The APEC Group procures, installs, connects, and commissions underground (UST) and aboveground (AST) storage systems across the Southern US. Atmospheric steel tanks are custom-fabricated in partnership with sister manufacturing company Metal Products USA (`metalproductsusa.com`):

| Tank Model / System | Capacity Range | UL / STI Standard | Wall Construction | Primary Commercial Applications | Procurement & Installation Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fireguard® Protected AST** | 250 – 50,000 Gallons | UL 2085, STI F941, NFPA 30A | Double-Wall Thermally Insulated Core | Fleet fueling, standby generator emergency power, sites requiring 2-hr furnace fire test endurance & ballistics impact protection | Fabricated by Metal Products USA / Installed by APEC |
| **Flameshield® Double-Wall AST** | 300 – 50,000 Gallons | UL 142, STI F921, NFPA 30 | Double-Wall Welded Carbon Steel | Bulk petroleum storage, distribution yards, industrial diesel fueling with continuous interstitial monitoring | Fabricated by Metal Products USA / Installed by APEC |
| **Double-Wall Fiberglass UST** | 1,000 – 60,000 Gallons | UL 1316, EPA 40 CFR Part 280 | Double-Wall FRP Fiberglass | High-throughput commercial gas stations, highway travel plazas, retail C-stores requiring 100% corrosion resistance | APEC Turnkey Civil Excavation & Burial |
| **Jacketed Steel UST (ACT-100®)** | 1,000 – 50,000 Gallons | UL 1746, STI F894, EPA Part 280 | Steel Core w/ 100-mil Urethane Jacket | Retail gasoline and diesel storage combining pressure-vessel structural strength with dielectric external corrosion barrier | APEC Turnkey Civil Excavation & Burial |
| **Single-Wall Standard AST** | 250 – 30,000 Gallons | UL 142, NFPA 30 | Single-Wall Welded Carbon Steel | Secondary containment dykes, industrial lubricants, non-flammable DEF reserves, agricultural depots | Fabricated by Metal Products USA / Installed by APEC |

## Industry Accreditations & Trade Directory Registries
The APEC Group maintains verifiable active contractor standing in directory registries:
- **Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI):** Active Contractor / Installer Member
- **Georgia Association of Convenience Stores (GACS):** Allied Vendor & Certified Contractor
- **Greater Houston Retailers Cooperative Association (GHRA):** Preferred Petroleum Equipment Partner
- **Texas Food & Fuel Association (TFFA):** Commercial Petroleum Contractor Member
- **Atlanta Retailers Association (ARA):** Preferred Petroleum Equipment & Service Vendor
- **Georgia Oilmen's Association (GOA):** Industry Associate Member
- **Georgia Tank & Environmental Contractors Association (GTECA):** Certified Tank Installation & Remediation Member

## Core Disciplines & Services

### 1. Gas Station Construction & Modernization
Turnkey design-build general contracting for retail convenience stores, hypermarkets, highway travel plazas, and private commercial fleet depots:
- Civil excavation, shoring, high water table dewatering, deadman anchor placement, and pea gravel backfill for USTs.
- Heavy-duty forecourt reinforced concrete slabs, dispenser islands, and protective bollards.
- Architectural canopy fabrication, high-output LED fascia lighting, and corporate brand image conversions.

### 2. Environmental Compliance Solutions
Regulatory inspections and certification testing under state environmental protection departments:
- **EPA 40 CFR Part 280:** Comprehensive UST technical compliance, monthly monitoring logs, annual probe testing.
- **Georgia EPD Rules 391-3-15:** Certified underground storage tank tight testing, registration, cathodic protection survey, and tank closure protocols.
- **Texas TCEQ Title 30 TAC Chapter 334:** Storage tank compliance, Stage I & Stage II vapor recovery inspections, and interstitial leak sensor calibrations.
- **PEI RP100 & RP1200:** Recommended practices for installation of underground storage systems and precision hydrostatic containment sump testing.
- **SPCC Plans:** Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure engineering documentation under 40 CFR Part 112.

### 3. Hazardous Location Electrical Engineering
Commercial master electrical work certified under the National Electrical Code (NEC):
- Class 1, Division 1 (forecourt dispenser sumps, tank vents, vapor spaces).
- Class 1, Division 2 (forecourt perimeter, retail canopy structures).
- Emergency Fuel Shut-Off (E-Stop) master relay networks and Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) console conduit wiring.

### 4. 24/7 Emergency Maintenance & Forecourt Repairs
Rapid-response service technicians equipped with mobile inventory vans:
- Mechanical & electronic fuel dispenser repairs (Ovation®, Helix®).
- Submersible turbine pump motor replacements and line leak detector fault isolation.
- Emergency containment sump spill remediation, shear valve resets, and POS offline restoration.

## Technical Glossary & Citation Resource
- **Glossary URL:** https://www.theapecgroup.com/glossary
- **Defined Engineering Concepts:** UST vs. AST, UL 142 vs. UL 2085, Fireguard® vs. Flameshield®, Secondary Containment, Interstitial Monitoring, ATG Systems, Line Leak Detectors (MLLD/PLLD), Hydrostatic Sump Testing, Cathodic Protection, PEI RP100 & RP1200, NEC Class 1 Div 1, and Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Systems.

## Regional Location URLs
- **Regional Locations Hub:** https://www.theapecgroup.com/locations
- **Atlanta, GA (Corporate Headquarters):** https://www.theapecgroup.com/locations/atlanta-ga — 4732-E North Royal Atlanta Dr, Tucker, GA 30084 | Phone: (404) 472-9200. Focus: Georgia EPD Rules 391-3-15, GTECA standards, Metro Atlanta & North Georgia service radius.
- **Houston, TX (Regional Branch):** https://www.theapecgroup.com/locations/houston-tx — 505 Garden Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77018 | Phone: (855) 444-2732. Focus: TCEQ Title 30 TAC Chapter 334, Harris County Fire Marshal permits, GHRA preferred contractor, Southeast Texas service radius.

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