How NCC Helped a Coatings Manufacturer Consolidate SKUs and Reduce Working Capital with PSIP
by Dave Lorz on Oct 28, 2025
In manufacturing, complexity can quietly erode efficiency. Over time, new product variations are added to meet customer needs or respond to market changes, but rarely does anyone stop to evaluate which ones are still essential. For one large coatings manufacturer, this led to an expan …
How NCC Provided Reliable Steel Drums and Service for Hazardous Chemical Shipments
by Dave Lorz on Oct 14, 2025
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 …
How NCC Helped A Food and Beverage Manufacturer Take Advantage of a Bumper Crop with Food-Grade Steel Drums
by Dave Lorz on Sep 30, 2025
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 …
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 …