Open Head vs. Tight Head: Choosing the Right Steel Drum
by Holly Sunderman on Mar 03, 2026
When sourcing steel packaging for chemicals, lubricants, coatings, or food ingredients, selecting the right drum can impact product performance, safety, compliance, and long-term reliability. At North Coast Container (NCC), the largest independent manufacturer of steel drums in North …
Why Steel Drums Deliver Reliable Performance in Cold Weather
by Dave Lorz on Jan 27, 2026
For manufacturers shipping chemicals, lubricants, food ingredients, and other sensitive materials, winter creates real operational challenges. Cold temperatures introduce variability across storage, handling, and transportation, increasing the consequences of packaging failure. For ma …
How NCC Helped a Customer Cut Costs by Reducing Unused Drop Trailers
by Dave Lorz on Jan 06, 2026
The Challenge: Trailers That No Longer Matched the Operation One of our long-term customers had been operating with a standard number of drop trailer rentals for years, trailers pre-loaded with 55-gallon steel drums to keep production moving. But after shifting their filling pattern f …
How NCC Helped a 24/7 Operation Prevent Stockouts With a Drop Trailer Rental Solution
by Dave Lorz on Dec 16, 2025
The Challenge: A 24/7 Operation at Risk of Stocking Out One of North Coast Container’s (NCC) customers had recently transitioned to a 24/7 filling operation. As production ramped up, so did the pressure on inventory, especially their supply of 55-gallon steel drums. NCC’s just-in-time …
Steel Drum Packaging for Hazardous Material: How NCC Prioritizes Safety
by Dave Lorz on Dec 08, 2025
When it comes to hazardous materials, there’s no room for compromise. Whether you're handling flammable liquids, corrosive chemicals, or toxic substances, the integrity of your packaging isn’t just about logistics; it's about safety, compliance, and protecting people and the environme …