Weve done it! As well as being the leaders in aquarium technology, delivering world class aquarium exhibitory to the global attractions market, the ATL team has recently gained accreditation to the JOSCAR system. JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) is a UK‑based supplier accreditation system operated by Hellios and used mainly in the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. JOSCAR accreditation and compliance is used to verify that suppliers meet industry, regulatory, and risk‑management requirements. JOSCAR facilitates major buying organisations to access validated supplier compliance information in one place. ATL operates in a diverse global marketplace and as ATL achieve JOSCAR accreditation this should provide us further benefits by increasing our visibility to the major players within the commercial defence industry sector.

For over 30 years we have been building specialised test tanks and industrial containments for use in many varied applications. We have provided tanks for nuclear and renewable energy modelling, testing safety critical aeronautical components for commercial aviation, navigation and deep sea exploration. More recently our tanks and systems have been used for climate data transmission using sea gliders and for testing air and sea drone based technology. ATL has been recently been selected by a UK based prime defence contractor to design and manufacture a large bespoke tank for model conditioning. The tank will be used to test naval equipment applications demonstrating ATL’s albeit small contribution in supporting a vital part of the nations security.

Farnborough International Airshow 2026 – Building new partnerships following our success in the defence sector.

The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow provided an excellent opportunity for our team to engage with industry leaders, strengthening existing relationships and exploring new opportunities within the defence and aerospace sectors.

Our attendance came at an exciting time for the business following the recent award of a significant defence contract and the achievement of JOSCAR accreditation. These milestones demonstrate ATL’s commitment to delivering high-quality products and services while meeting the rigorous standards expected throughout the UK defence supply chain.

During the exhibition we met with manufacturers, prime contractors, and technology partners to discuss current and future programmes, innovative solutions, and potential collaborative opportunities. The event highlighted the rapid pace of innovation across the sector, with particular emphasis on advanced manufacturing, sustainability, digital technologies and the need for resilient supply chain partners. ATL has demonstrable experience in all of these important aspects.

Achieving JOSCAR accreditation has focused ATL to work more closely with organisations across the defence community, providing assurance that our systems, processes, and governance meet recognised industry requirements. Combined with our recent contract award, this places us in a strong position to support both existing and new customers on future defence projects.

The conversations held throughout Farnborough reinforced the importance of collaboration, innovation, and trusted partnerships. We are excited to build on the connections made during the event and look forward to developing long-term relationships with organisations seeking reliable and capable supply chain partners.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to meet with us during the show. If we didn’t have the opportunity to speak at Farnborough but would like to discuss how we can support your projects, please contact us by any of the usual means. As ATL achieve JOSCAR accreditation we fully intend to grow our presence within the defence industry. Much of what we do goes unseen or for security reasons cannot be openly discussed, however as with all other aspects of our business we remain fully committed to delivering quality, reliability, and innovative solutions that help our customers achieve their prime objectives.

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ATL has once again beaten off stiff competition to secure a tank supply contract for a major public aquarium project in mainland China. Aquarium displays of all shapes and sizes have been designed and built at ATL’s headquarters here in the UK. Using ATL’s prefabricated display tank system we have been able to produce exhibits to the highest possible quality and in record time.

This latest batch of ATL tanks for China has now safely arrived on site. The aquarium consignments include small jewel tanks with acrylic viewing panels, full size cylinders with thermoformed 360 degree acrylic viewing, large blown acrylic hemisphere displays and stunning jellyfish exhibits.

ATL GRP composite and acrylic tanks

ATL’s aquarium tanks are well known for their quality and reliability. Our in house team of specialists have been building high quality displays for many years and this has established ATL as the leaders in aquarium technology. Working closely with the client teams we constantly strive to create innovation with new display designs and R & D projects which in turn improves our manufacturing processes. We continue to produce a series of plug and play’favourites’. Tanks such as the kids only tunnel tanks are always a popular display in any public aquarium.

ATL kids tunnel display

With every new project the expectations for the quality of the theming and tank décor rises. ATL is able to achieve tank theming of the highest possible quality. As well as an array of themed artefacts we cater for all of the normal aquarium backdrops including coral reefs, shipwrecks, fresh water banks, mangroves, roots and even impressive tree trunks. We recently hosted a delegation of overseas customers here at ATL. They could not believe the quality of our theming and that our tree trunks were not real. They were so impressed they placed additional orders for their project there on the spot it must be good!

ATL realistic artificial theming

Once the tanks are finished we routinely inspect before we hydrotest each unit for functionality. This ensures that everything that leaves our factory is of the expected quality. Once passed our tanks are meticulously wrapped and protected.

ATL tanks are prebuilt

The ATL team carefully load each display into shipping containers and arrange export. This gives our clients the ability to receive tanks on site of the quality they expect, at an affordable price and within a timescale that’s difficult for other to match.

ATL tanks made to fit

We are rightly proud of our team and their efforts that have ensured the continued use of ATL tanks for China aquarium projects. More details about this project can be viewed atOur success in the region continues and more news will follow soon.

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