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 …
Looking Back to Our Future — 2009 Improvements Substantial
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 …
Gasket Integrity Critical to Proper Closing of Open Heads
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, …
Why We Respect the Hazardous Materials Regulations
An offset to our industrial culture is that we live among hazardous materials. We need to protect ourselves, our families, our friends and the general …
Test Labs Meet to “Iron Out” Wrinkles in Performance Test Protocol
With the introduction of Performance Oriented Packaging in the 1990’s, UN certification of packagings in the US were either performed by a self-certifying manufacturer (CFR …
Radioactive “Poop” Triggers Clean-Ups at DOE
Concerns for radioactive clean-up usually focus on items such as contaminated chemicals, tools, clothes and even vehicles. But now, DOE facilities around the country are …