The title of this post isn’t meant to be a super-secret code; it’s meant to denote a UN certified drum of a specific material. Most …
Fit for Food: Skolnik Food Grade Steel Drums
When people think of industrial steel drums they almost immediately think of containers of hazmat materials and barrels of oil. However, one of the most …
Fifty Shades of Steel: Finishes in Stainless Steel Manufacturing
Stainless steel is an incredibly useful and versatile material for the containment of many different products. However, despite its popularity and versatility, sometimes stainless steel …
The Fall of Early Barrel Cooperatives in Minnesota [Part 3 of 3]
Despite their success, cooper cooperatives still had to manage the market and all of its instabilities. Bidding was competitive, big ‘boss’ coopers were constantly lowering …
The Anatomy of a 55 Gallon Steel Drum
The most ubiquitous of the steel drum family is the 55 gallon steel drum. Whether you’re watching a movie, playing a video game or just …
Rising Success of Early Minnesota Barrel Cooperatives [Part 2 of 3]
Our pioneers in barrel cooperatives, Chauncy W. Curtis and Francis L. Bachelder, were both drawn to the concept of cooperative production to support their families. …