Explanation of the two date marks placed on a steel drum during manufacture. —————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— Occasionally, users of steel drums inquire as to whether or not the date required to be embossed on the bottom of a steel drum and then marked

SEVERNA PARK, Md. – The Industrial Steel Drum Institute (ISDI), a trade association representing manufacturers of steel drum containers in the United States, Canada and Mexico, recently announced Ed West as the 2020 recipient of the organization’s Lifetime Membership Award. “Ed has sp

The following article was published in TRANSCAER’s September newsletter.  Steel drums are widely used to package and ship Flammable liquids, also referred to as ignitable liquids. The labeling and marking of the drum provide clues to help characterize its contents. Permanent mar

SEVERNA PARK, Md. –The Industrial Steel Drum Institute (ISDI) is pleased to announce that Chris Lind has received the TRANSCAER® Individual Recognition Award for his efforts towards educating community members and first responders on steel drum safety. “Chris Lind has been an invaluab

—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— Relieving style steel drums are recommended for use with ignitable liquids (Flammable and Combustible liquids). Steel drums are safe and reliable containers when paired with an adequately designed foam-water fire sprinkl

—————————————— Download a copy of this alert > —————————————— In July of 2013, controversial revisions to the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) regulations went into effect. With the goal of improving driver