Salvage drums have long been used as overpacks for the efficient and effective transport of damaged, defective or leaking containers. However, according to the DOT, …
PHSMA launches HAZMATICS
Recently, the DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) launched the HAZMATICS portal for shippers of dangerous goods classified contents. The Portal allows a …
Ripple Effects of Steel Tariffs Impacting California Wine Industry
According to a recent article in the Napa Valley Register, China has followed through on threats to raise tariffs on U.S. wines and a range …
Hot or Cold Rolled? The Differences Between Steel Types
It should come as no surprise that we here at Skolnik take great care in the steel we use to make our barrels. In every …
No Torque Wrench, No Compliance!
By now, most shippers of dangerous goods know that following Closure Instructions for UN certified packagings is a must in order to have a compliant …
What’s that embossment mean??
When a packaging has passed its performance test criteria, markings indicate the performance rating and test information specific to the certification test. This information must …