Home Industries Products Options/Capabilities About Resources Request a Quote Steel – The World’s Most Recycled Material by Joan Haberkorn | Apr 22, 2021 | BLOG Did you know that steel is the world’s most recycled material? Packaging materials make a significant contribution to this statistic with a 70% recycling rate. Recycling steel not only reduces scrap in landfills but also saves valuable natural resources. The Steel... Women’s History Month Highlight – Nellie Bly, Pioneer of the Metal Shipping Drum Industry by Joan Haberkorn | Feb 24, 2021 | BLOG Throughout her life, Elizabeth Jane Cochran, better known as Nellie Bly, blazed many trails. She began her career as a journalist after responding to an article in her local newspaper entitled “What Girls Are Good For”. The editor wound up offering her a job writing... Is 2021 The Right Time To Re-Shore Your Metal Shipping & Storage Drum Supply? by Joan Haberkorn | Dec 23, 2020 | BLOG With all of the challenges to supply chains brought about by the pandemic, many organizations are exploring the advantages of reshoring critical components. In addition to the advantage of a more predictable source of supply, which has been highlighted this year,... Video Player https://packspec.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Earth_Day.mp4 00:00 01:16 Earth Day 2020 by Joan Haberkorn | Apr 22, 2020 | BLOG Earth Day 2020 is here! We encourage everyone to change little things in their routines to make big changes to our environment on Earth Day 2020. For instance, plant a tree, or reuse plastic containers, recycle what you can. If you can choose sustainable... The Advantages of Storing Perishables in Stainless Steel by Joan Haberkorn | Apr 13, 2020 | BLOG While the market is flush with many different types of food-grade storage containers, the overwhelming consensus among packaging experts is that stainless steel offers numerous advantages, making it the clear choice. When it comes to food-grade containers, most food... Deciphering the “Fire Diamond” by Joan Haberkorn | Mar 16, 2020 | BLOG You have undoubtedly seen what is commonly referred to as the “fire diamond” on containers being transported as you’ve traveled the Interstate or made your way around town. Officially known as the NFPA 704 labeling system, these fire diamonds provide invaluable... « Older Entries Recent Posts Steel – The World’s Most Recycled Material Women’s History Month Highlight – Nellie Bly, Pioneer of the Metal Shipping Drum Industry Metal Shipping and Storage Drum Jargon Decoded Is 2021 The Right Time To Re-Shore Your Metal Shipping & Storage Drum Supply? Earth Day 2020 Recent Comments Archives April 2021 February 2021 December 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 June 2019 May 2019 Categories BLOG Reference Uncategorized Meta Log in Entries feed Comments feed WordPress.org COPYRIGHT © 2018 PACKAGING SPECIALTIES INC.