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How NCC Provided Reliable Steel Drums and Service for Hazardous Chemical Shipments

55-gallon drums stacked at a warehouse for the use of transporting hazardous chemicals

For one industrial chemical company, preparing for peak season meant making sure their packaging supply could keep pace with demand. These hazardous chemicals required defect-free steel drums built to meet stringent quality standards, and those drums needed to arrive on time so produc …

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Meet the Faces Behind Our Steel Drums: September Team Member Spotlights

Four September 2025 team spotlights for North Coast Container

At North Coast Container (NCC), our commitment to quality, reliability, and service starts with the people who make it all happen. As the largest independent steel drum manufacturer in North America, we know that every drum we ship is the result of team members who bring pride, expert …

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How NCC Helped A Food and Beverage Manufacturer Take Advantage of a Bumper Crop with Food-Grade Steel Drums

55-gallon food-grade steel drums are being manufactured at the NCC facility

When supply dramatically increases, supply chains break. For one California-based food and beverage manufacturer, an unexpectedly large harvest season presented both an exciting opportunity and a significant logistical challenge. This company, specializing in fruit purees for other fo …

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How Steel Drums Suppliers Can Streamline Supply Chains

Steel drum supplier team shaking hands with customer

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 …

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Meet the Faces Behind Our Steel Drums: August Team Member Spotlights

Four August 2025 team spotlights for North Coast Container

At North Coast Container (NCC), we believe the best way to deliver quality, reliability, and service is to empower the people behind the process. This August, we celebrated four team members who exemplify what it means to be part of the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums …

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