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NCC Drives Cost Savings with Lighter-Weight Steel Drums

NCC team member working on a lighter-weight 55-gallon steel drum

As the largest independent manufacturer of 55-gallon steel drums in North America, North Coast Container (NCC) regularly partners with high-volume manufacturers to identify practical, cost-saving opportunities. In this case, a national manufacturing company and long-standing NCC custo …

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Why Consistency Is Crucial in Steel Drum Packaging Partnerships

Steel drum lids on production line at an NCC facility

When your operations depend on steel drums arriving exactly when and how you need them, there’s no room for uncertainty. And yet, many companies have experienced the slow unraveling of what seemed like a solid industrial packaging supplier relationship. Maybe the issues start small—a …

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Custom Steel Drum Solutions for Food & Beverage Companies

Food-safe 55-gallon steel drums on the production line at NCC

Food and beverage companies rely on secure, reliable packaging to protect their products and maintain product integrity from production to delivery. Steel drums are a trusted solution across the industry – they offer durability, food-safe linings, and compliance with industry regulati …

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Steel Drum Solutions for Specialty Chemicals & Hazardous Materials

Steel drums for specialty chemicals and hazardous materials on production line at NCC manufacturing facility

When it comes to handling industrial chemicals and hazardous materials, choosing the right packaging is critical. Whether you’re transporting corrosive substances or temperature-sensitive chemicals, your steel drum solution needs to match the unique demands of your operation.

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Continuous Improvement in Steel Drum Manufacturing

North Coast Container team working on continuous improvement

To remain competitive and consistently deliver top-quality products, businesses today must constantly refine their processes, address inefficiencies, and adapt to changing demands. The reality is that failing to prioritize improvement doesn’t mean maintaining the status quo—it often m …

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