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. …
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The Birth of Barrel Cooperatives in Minnesota [Part 1 of 3]
In the late 1800’s, one of the most important figures in the quest for better labor laws was a barrel maker, or cooper. His name …
Skolnik Royalty Making the News
For the last four years, patrolling Skolnik has been the responsibility of two noble cats, namely King and Prince. Working with Tree House, a Chicago …
Skolnik Celebrates 29 Years!
In April 1985, Skolnik set out to change the market for dangerous goods packaging. It was a time when packaging manufacturers were focused on making …
A Bowling Legacy Continues
Ever wonder if the sports gene is genetic? At Skolnik, Bob Kicmal, our Warehouse Director spends his nights and weekends fulfilling his talent as a …
A Brief History of the 55 Gallon Drum
Cylindrical containers have been used for centuries for the transport of solid and liquid goods. The wooden barrel was most commonly used before the invention …