How Steel Drums Suppliers Can Streamline Supply Chains
by Dave Lorz on Sep 16, 2025
Today, supply chain reliability is everything. When one link breaks—whether it’s a late shipment, a flawed container, or a missed handoff—the entire operation can feel the ripple effect. For many industrial organizations, steel drum packaging is one of the most crucial links that the …
Meeting Customer Needs with Flexible Steel Drum Manufacturing Options
by Dave Lorz on Sep 02, 2025
At North Coast Container (NCC), we understand that no two customers are alike—and that’s why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. As the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North America, NCC has built its reputation on being easy to work with and delivering …
How North Coast Container Helped a Customer Avoid Downtime After a Hurricane with Strategic Locations
by Dave Lorz on Aug 19, 2025
Unplanned disruptions can halt even the most efficiently run operations – especially when they strike close to home. That was the case for one of North Coast Container’s (NCC)’s customers, who faced significant delays at a critical production site after hurricane-related damage impact …
How North Coast Container Helped a Manufacturer Reduce SKUs and Free Up Warehouse Space
by Dave Lorz on Aug 05, 2025
Overabundant product variations and low efficiency cause many operations to struggle with SKU complexity. One North Coast Container (NCC) customer, a manufacturer running high-volume production across multiple lines, was managing a long list of packaging SKUs, including several low-us …
NCC Drives Cost Savings with Lighter-Weight Steel Drums
by Dave Lorz on Jul 22, 2025
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 …