Why Wooden Pallets Can Rust Your Steel Drums in Transit
by Holly Sunderman on May 19, 2026
If your 55-gallon steel drums are arriving with rust, the drum itself usually isn’t the culprit. In most cases, the problem starts with the pallet underneath it. Wooden pallets carry significantly more moisture than they appear to, and once a trailer is sealed and rolling, that moistu …
Preparing for Harvest Season: Ensuring Reliable Steel Drum Supply During Peak Demand
by Holly Sunderman on May 05, 2026
For many industries, harvest season is a stress test for the entire supply chain. Agricultural chemicals, food ingredients, coatings, and industrial products all see meaningful volume increases within a compressed timeframe. Packaging, especially steel drums, becomes a critical depend …
Smart Year-End Planning for Steel Drum Supply
by Kyle Stavig on Nov 19, 2025
As the year draws to a close, businesses that rely on steel drums for packaging and shipping should take proactive steps to avoid costly disruptions. Year-end demand spikes, holiday-related slowdowns, and production shifts can all impact your ability to get the drums you need, when yo …