Category: Procurement

WTCNO Executive Director, Harrison Crabtree

Massive Changes for Nola – Trade, Tracks & Infrastructure

On Con-Tech International’s newest podcast, Industrial Manufacturing Deep Dives, we talk about globalization in manufacturing and trade and what that means for the Gulf South and New Orleans with our special guest Harrison Crabtree, Executive Director of The World Trade Center of New Orleans.  Harrison is a wealth of information and energy and is bringing that to…Read More

Drum Products and accessories

Steel Drum Market – No Signs of Slowing Down

Steel drums have been a leader for the industrial packaging industry for decades and show no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Steel drums are an essential American industry for which buyers carefully assess every detail. Available in various sizes and configurations, steel drums have several practical uses, and have been used in many other ways including as housing supports, musical instruments, rain barrels and barbeque…Read More

Shipping News – Beyond the Water, Behind the Scenes

s. Con-Tech makes it a point to stay on top of shipping and freight news so that we can offer our customers the best prices and the most current details on when they can expect their products….Read More

Family Business, a Labor of Love

As Con-Tech looks toward the Labor Day holiday, we reflect on how this business started and all the hard labor and effort that went into to it to make it the success it is today. …Read More

Why Use Just In Time Delivery for Your Business?

Con-Tech offers many resources including Just In Time Delivery…Read More

Only the Essentials – Working Through COVID 19

Con-Tech is an essential industry and continues to function during COVID 19….Read More

Solutions to the Tariff Woes

Louisiana leaders in manufacturing and trade gathered recently in New Orleans for the World Trade Center New Orleans Policy Meeting to discuss new legislation, challenges and possible solutions to the current trade woes. Con-Tech was proud to share its insights into current issues that suppliers face with respect to imports, pricing and availability. Trade and tariff…Read More

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More Tariffs Lead to Other Emerging Markets

More tariffs continue and Con-Tech is diligently monitoring our news feeds and media updates. …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

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