Category: Industrial Container Industry

‘Tis the Season to be Grateful and Thankful

The holiday season is upon us and we want to take a moment to say how grateful and thankful we are….Read More

Celebrating 300 Years and Giving Thanks

As November rolls around and the holiday season nears, we are reminded of the things we are grateful for. Con-Tech has many reasons to be both thankful and celebratory!…Read More

Long-Lost Silent Films Travel Home in Steel Drums

A series of long-lost silent films are making their way home back to America with the help of the steel drum industry. A major discovery of some of films earliest productions brings good news, as these movies return home to their right place, via steel barrel drums….Read More

Pallets and Packaging Innovations

Pallets and Packaging Innovations Keeping up with the latest news in manufacturing, steel, drums and supply chain management is a big undertaking, one Con-Tech is happy to tackle. Being a thought leader in our industries in hugely important to us, which is why our VPs, sales team and product managers are continuously meeting with industry…Read More

Louisiana Imports and GSP Tariff Savings

  In the state of Louisiana for the year 2016, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) imports totaled $228 million, with GSP tariff savings of $5.9 million. The 2017 year-to-date savings amount to $12 million, a substantial increase over the previous year. The lapse in the GSP cost Louisiana $1.4 million dollars in taxes during the…Read More

Shipping Container Components

A Look at Container Components Shipping containers have a number of different components that are standardized and evaluated by the International Shipping Organization. These container components allow for companies to easily ship and transport liquid and solid goods stored in drums or tote tanks etc. across land and sea with the same equipment. Though the…Read More

Using Brass Ball Valves

Using Brass Ball Valves to Draw Out Liquids and Gases Safely From shut off valves to oil tank releases, ball valves are vitally important to a number of commercial and industrial systems. Designed to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, ball valves are used in everything from residential hot water heaters to oil tankers. Used as…Read More

55 Gallon Steel Drums

A Guide to 55 Gallon Steel Drums The industry standard in shipping, storage, and containment of hazard materials, 55-gallon steel drums are in constant use in world trade and transport. The drums are sold primarily to industries and businesses that need to move large amounts of goods, including but not limited to food stuffs, oil,…Read More

Choosing 55 Gallon Drums

What to Look for When Choosing 55 Gallon Barrels 55 gallon drums are the most popular size of drum or barrel in use in the United States and Europe. A standard in storage and transportation of liquids and powders, 55 gallon barrels actually have many different uses, and as such, comes in many different materials….Read More

Portable Tank Choices

How to Choose a Tote Tank for your Needs Tote tanks are used for the storage and transportation of liquids. Portable and easy to use and store, these tanks can be used for sanitation waste, hazardous materials, automotive fluid storage, and more; and are available in various types of steel, aluminum, polyethylene, and other materials….Read More