Reliable Steel Drums for Food & Beverage
Get a reliable and consistent supply of food-grade steel drums for your food and beverage products from the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America: North Coast Container (NCC).
High-Quality Drums with Quick Turnarounds
NCC helps food and beverage companies get the high-quality steel drums they need to reliably store and transport their products across the country. With quick turnaround times, reliable nationwide service, and consistent communication that ensures you’re always in the know, we make it easy to manage seasonal fluctuations in demand and get the reliable drum packaging solutions you need. Reach out and contact us today to learn how NCC can support your food and beverage operation.


Our Steel Drum Products
We offer a variety of food-grade steel drums to support a variety of food and beverage products, helping you reduce spoilage and increase shelf life.
Open Head Steel Drums
with customizable removable lid
Tight Head Steel Drums
with customizable features
ISO Drums
designed for overseas shipments
Salvage & Overpack Drums
for additional protection
Steel Agitator Drums
with a controllable mixing device
Chime Band Drums
that reduce bulging or bloating
Knock Down Steel Drums
that can nest over 60 shells can be nested
Specialty Steel Drums
that come in a variety of custom options
What Our Steel Drums Are Used For In Food & Beverage
Dairy Products
Fruit/Vegetable Purees
Flavors/Fragrances
Liquid Sweeteners
Oils/Fats
Why Customers Choose NCC
Customer-Driven Approach
Get consistent, transparent communication so you’re always in the know.
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Nationwide Service
Five facilities across the US ensures reliable and redundant service to make sure you’re always taken care of.
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Relentless, Continuous Improvement
Our Packaging Supply Improvement Process (PSIP) ensures we continually improve service.
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Defect-Free Rate
On-Time Delivery
Been with NCC for 5+ Years
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. NCC manufactures FDA compliant steel drums designed to meet the needs of food and beverage customers. Our drums support safe handling and storage for a wide range of ingredients and products, helping customers maintain quality and consistency throughout their operations.
Food and beverage customers typically use openhead steel drums for dry or solid ingredients and tighthead steel drums for liquid products. NCC offers multiple steel drum configurations and sizes, including 55 gallon steel drums, to match specific product and handling requirements.
As the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America, NCC provides nationwide, redundant manufacturing capabilities. This footprint helps ensure consistent availability, dependable lead times, and responsive service for food and beverage customers who cannot afford supply disruptions.
Food and beverage customers choose NCC because we are easy to work with, service-focused, and built for reliability at scale. Our engaged team members work closely with customers to provide dependable industrial packaging solutions that support production schedules and long-term growth.