11975 Old Yale Rd, Surrey, BC

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About Us

Canwest Tanks And Ecological Systems is a manufacturer of Water and Waste Water Tanks and Wastewater Treatment Plants including Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR) wastewater treatment systems and has been operating for over 30 years.
About Us

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Canwest Tanks And Ecological Systems is a developer and manufacturer of Water and Wastewater Tanks and Wastewater Treatment Plants including Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR) wastewater treatment systems. We have been serving BC and western Canada for over 30 years and are a leader of innovation in the wastewater treatment industry.

The Gordic family has reacquired Canwest Tanks & Ecological Systems Ltd.. As a leader in the industry, Canwest applies globally recognized, proven, and innovative technology to organic processes.

Canwest Tanks - Workers checking water quality
Canwest Tanks -Student testing fresh water from a river
Canwest Tanks water stream

Our products meet all governmental regulations. We partner with several distributors to improve customer service and convenience in the markets we serve.

Our mission is to provide solutions for water and wastewater tanks, and wastewater treatment systems that offer Safe Water. Canwest’s tanks and treatment systems provide outstanding performance, future-proofing from catastrophe system failure and economic advantages that are unseen in industry competitor offerings.

Unlike the general engineered systems seen in the wastewater treatment industry, Canwest Tanks offers a specific engineered solution to provide a targeted and customized approach based on mass production.

Canwest Tanks & Ecological Systems works in partnership with Municipal and Provincial Health Departments and the Ministries of Environment to ensure that our products are above compliance and regulation standards.

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Our Management Team

Seyed Ebrahimi

Seyed Ebrahimi

Production Manager

Seyed Ebrahimi brings over 25 years of experience in operations management, production leadership, and reinforced composite manufacturing for industrial applications. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Applied Chemistry from Azad University of Tehran and an Associate Certificate in Leadership from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Throughout his career, Seyed has managed complex production environments, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in engineered products. His expertise spans reinforced composite systems, quality control, and regulatory compliance, with a proven record of optimizing workflows and implementing robust safety programs. Seyed’s leadership emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Before joining Canwest, Seyed served as Production Manager at Parissa Laboratories in North Vancouver for over 10 years, overseeing manufacturing and quality for consumer products. He also spent 5 years as Project Leader/Quality Control for ZCL Dualam in Vancouver, supporting large-scale tank production.

Seyed was previously Senior Composite Specialist at Noor Ista Plastic Company (NIPCO) in Iran, where he helped establish a new production facility from concept to full-scale operation, expanding the team from 5 to 270 and managing all training, operations, and maintenance.

At Canwest, Seyed leads operations and production of MBBR systems, lift stations, and HDPE and FRP tanks, ensuring on-time delivery and stringent quality. Recognized for his hands-on leadership and commitment to safety, Seyed drives operational efficiency and supports Canwest’s mission to deliver durable, sustainable water and wastewater solutions.

Carolina Lenis

Wastewater Designer

Carolina Lenis is a Wastewater Designer with over 10 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment, project management, and sustainability across Latin America and Canada. She holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Universidad de Antioquia and a postgraduate diploma in Water Management, complemented by academic exchange at the Universidade de São Paulo.

Carolina specializes in designing and implementing advanced treatment technologies for municipal and industrial applications. Her expertise includes moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), activated sludge systems, nutrient removal, and process optimization. She has led projects from concept through commissioning, managing compliance, budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.

Known for combining technical rigor with collaborative leadership, Carolina drives projects that achieve environmental and operational goals. Her experience includes eight years as Project Engineer at Eduardoño SA, developing innovative industrial wastewater solutions, and as Project Manager at Demizine Technology in Vancouver, leading multidisciplinary teams and infrastructure projects.

Passionate about sustainability and continuous learning, Carolina holds certifications in emerging wastewater technologies, circular economy, and green solutions. She is a Certified Environmental Professional-in-Training (CEP-IT) through ECO Canada. Her hands-on, collaborative approach ensures lasting performance and value for our clients at Canwest Tanks.