Skolnik Industries has been one of the most reputable names in the steel drum and packaging arena for nearly a century. Today we have a global market, but it all started in a small, family owned drum reconditioning facility in Chicago. To honor our past, we have compiled a pictorial history of our company with photos, product brochures, and news events that date back as far as 1943. Originally started circa 1925 as peddlers of wooden barrels, in 1940, the company moved to steel drum reconditioning and as of 1960, solely manufacturing new steel drums. In 1985, the company was bought by the current ownership and has expanded to manufacture stainless steel drums. The focus has been to develop niche products for unique markets which were not being served by conventional steel drum manufacturers. We participate in the global regulatory arena to “save lives” by helping to prevent hazardous material accidents.
If you would like to see what we’ve been doing for these past 90 years, check out OUR HISTORY. In addition to the exacting standards of manufacturing, we also have had many celebrations and fun. We’re proud of our past, working hard in our present, and looking forward to a stimulating future.