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 …
Why Consistency Is Crucial in Steel Drum Packaging Partnerships
by Dave Lorz on Jul 08, 2025
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 …
Custom Steel Drum Solutions for Food & Beverage Companies
by Holly Sunderman on May 21, 2025
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 …
Steel Drum Solutions for Specialty Chemicals & Hazardous Materials
by Jim Bise on May 14, 2025
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.