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 …
Have You Wondered Why 20 Gauge is Thinner than 16 Gauge?
It’s confusing to many people that steel cable, rod and sheet stock are measured using a system that appears counter-intuitive. As conventional measurements increase in …
New Napa Conference on Oak
Wines and Vines Magazine is hosting a new conference on February 11th in Napa, CA focusing on oak and oak alternatives. As the leader in …
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. …
30 Gallon Steel Drums Set to Travel
The immediate difference between a 55 gallon steel drum and a 30 gallon steel drum? The 30 gallon steel drum is smaller. Not a novel …
The High Cost of Non-Compliant Shipments!
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $91,000 against seven companies for allegedly violating Hazardous …