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 …
What Does It Mean To Have a Supplier That’s “Easy To Work With"?
by Kyle Stavig on Nov 04, 2024
In our last blog post, we talked about how crucial it is to find a steel drum supplier that is reliable and easy to work with. But what does that really mean? While most companies would agree that reliability is key, the specifics of what makes a supplier “easy to work with” can vary. …
Why We Take Team Development Seriously
by Dave Lorz on Oct 15, 2024
At North Coast Container (NCC), we know that our success as a company depends on one thing: our people. That’s why we invest heavily in developing our team members, ensuring they have the skills, training, and support they need to perform at their best. A well-trained team is the foun …
How to Find a Steel Drum Supplier That’s Reliable and Easy to Work With
by Kyle Stavig on Sep 18, 2024
There is nothing more frustrating than partnering with a critical supplier that is difficult to work with and slow to respond to questions, concerns, and feedback. These delays and miscommunications can have significant consequences for your business, which is why identifying a reliab …