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		<title>Skolnik Introduces Closure Instruction Video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In our February 2010 Newsletter, we reported that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is amending packaging requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations to enhance compliance flexibility, improve clarity, and reduce regulatory burdens.
By far, one of the most controversial issues with packaging instruction is the manufacturer’s specific Closure Instruction for a hazardous material [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/skolnik-introduces-closure-instruction-video/" title="Skolnik Introduces Closure Instruction Video"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Europe Responds &#8220;No&#8221; to 100% In-bound Container Scanning</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Since its adoption in 2007, the United States legislation mandating the scanning at foreign ports of all US bound maritime containers has triggered an international debate and drawn strong reservations from the business community, national governments and security specialists worldwide. In order to contribute further to the debate the European Commission has carried out an [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/europe-responds-no-to-100-in-bound-container-scanning/" title="Europe Responds &#8220;No&#8221; to 100% In-bound Container Scanning"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Chilean Wine Industry Rocked By Earthquake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As most of us slept peacefully last Saturday night (February 27th, 2010), one of the worst earthquakes in history, reaching a magnitude of 8.8, toppled much of the central region of Chile. Proving to be devastating to property and life, the quake could not have come at a worse time for winemakers. As a leader [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/chilean-wine-industry-rocked-by-earthquake/" title="Chilean Wine Industry Rocked By Earthquake"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.skolnik.com/blog/chilean-wine-industry-rocked-by-earthquake/</link>
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		<title>Closure Instruction Requirements Amended by PHMSA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A long time moving target of compliance, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)  is amending packaging requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations to enhance compliance flexibility, improve clarity, and reduce regulatory burdens. Specifically, they are revising several packaging related definitions; adding provisions to allow more flexibility when preparing and transmitting closure instructions, [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/closure-instruction-requirements-amended-by-phmsa/" title="Closure Instruction Requirements Amended by PHMSA"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>HazMat Fines Increase</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a final rule in the federal register, 74FR68701 (Docket No. PHMSA-2009-0411) in the December 29th Federal Register adjusting the fines for civil violations of the hazardous materials regulations (HMR). The minimum and maximum fines were increased by 10% based on increases in the Consumer Price Index [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/hazmat-fines-increase/" title="HazMat Fines Increase"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Skolnik Wine Drums Go Across The Pond</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Unified Wine and Grape Symposium, held in Sacramento CA, was another very successful exhibition for the Skolnik Stainless Steel Wine Barrels. Once again, our booth generated a tremendous amount of excitement and inquiries.  It was also a pleasure it was to talk to all of customers and hear the positive feedback about the [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/skolnik-wine-drums-go-across-the-pond/" title="Skolnik Wine Drums Go Across The Pond"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.skolnik.com/blog/skolnik-wine-drums-go-across-the-pond/</link>
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		<title>Looking Back to Our Future — 2009 Improvements Substantial</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As an independent company we can be responsive to sudden changes in the economy. In 2009, we proceeded cautiously to find new markets and we pursued them with high quality and a welcoming spirit. A New Years tradition at Skolnik, last week our staff gathered to toast a farewell to 2009 and welcome 2010. We [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/looking-back-to-our-future-%e2%80%94-2009-improvements-substantial/" title="Looking Back to Our Future — 2009 Improvements Substantial"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.skolnik.com/blog/looking-back-to-our-future-%e2%80%94-2009-improvements-substantial/</link>
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		<title>Gasket Integrity Critical to Proper Closing of Open Heads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most critical components of proper drum closure is the cover gasket. Since the adoption of Performance Oriented Packaging (POPS), new gasket styles, materials and profiles are used to increase drum integrity and performance. Steel drum manufacturers and reconditioners are free to use any gasket they choose when creating a drum to be [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/gasket-integrity-critical-to-proper-closing-of-open-heads/" title="Gasket Integrity Critical to Proper Closing of Open Heads"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.skolnik.com/blog/gasket-integrity-critical-to-proper-closing-of-open-heads/</link>
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		<title>Red Wines in The Winter Served Best from Skolnik Drums</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many things that are wonderful about wintertime.  Fresh snow, warm comfort food, and roaring fireplaces are just a few. Another one of the best things about the weather in the winter months is the opportunity to &#8220;switch up&#8221; your wine routine and move to wines that savor the season. Arguably the best [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/red-wines-in-the-winter-served-best-from-skolnik-drums/" title="Red Wines in The Winter Served Best from Skolnik Drums"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.skolnik.com/blog/red-wines-in-the-winter-served-best-from-skolnik-drums/</link>
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		<title>Skolnik Closure Instructions Get a Clean Up</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Effective November 13th, 2009, we updated our Closing Instructions from Revision B to Revision C. There were no major changes, everything was clerical and does not affect the actual closing of the product (as stated in Important Notes 1). The following is a list of changes / corrections: 1) making all Closure Instruction formats (printed [...] <a href="http://www.skolnik.com/blog/skolnik-closure-instructions-get-a-clean-up/" title="Skolnik Closure Instructions Get a Clean Up"><span>Read Full Story</span></a>]]></description>
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