Tote Talk Blog

Stainless steel Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are the right option for manfacturers looking to "green" their processes.

Ready for exceptional IBC container pricing? Want to experience the best in IBC tote services?  Join our new IBC customer loyalty program, Metano IBC Preferred Partners!

We’re thrilled to announce an all-new program that extends our best pricing to our best customers, Metano IBC Preferred Partners!

Why join Metano IBC Preferred Partners? Because loyalty has its privileges ― and comes with perks:

At Metano, we’re proud to work with some of the premier paint, chemical and solvent companies in the industry. You might even say that our stainless steel IBCs for paint are well “primed” for transport and storage in this critical manufacturing segment!  How is this true? We’ve got the key advantages of stainless steel IBCs for paints.

Your tote containers hold the liquid lifeblood of your business; the key ingredients needed to develop that specific paint color, or even the building blocks of an essential new drug. Given the critical ingredients inside your totes, the question becomes, how can you preserve the outside during shipping and handling? Which measures are recommended for transporting tote containers without damage?

Open any home design magazine or real estate ad, and you can’t help but note that stainless steel is a hot trend in kitchen design. But that’s no surprise to us; as a long-time provider of stainless steel totes to the food industry, we’re familiar with the many benefits of stainless steel in food and beverage production. From commercial equipment to residential appliances, there is simply no better material for hygienic food handling. Today on Tote Talk, we’ll review the key reasons why the material is preferred.

IBC tank rental – is it right for you? If you’re like many manufacturers, your production levels can ebb and flow, which can make the job of planning and procuring your IBC tanks a real challenge. But we can help you take the guesswork out of managing this important asset. With the right planning tools (such as this IBC Rental Guide), we can help ensure that you have the tanks you need, when you need them. To start, let’s review these 5 tell-tale signs that IBC tank rental might be right for you:

Interested in IBC custom tanks?  To quote a vintage ad slogan, “You can have it your way,” ― but within reason of course! Stainless steel IBCs can be customized to your specific needs based on capacity, fitting requirements, and accessories, even giving you the option of a dimple jacket! Let’s uncover some of the customization options available to ensure that your tanks meet your exact application requirements.

It’s no secret that the chemical industry has an inherent need to move regulated goods – it’s the nature of the business, after all. But what qualities should you look for in a chemical storage container in order to move your liquids safely? After reading this great article in PCI Magazine, we wanted to share some best practices gleaned from the DOT.

Fearless. Not a word we often associate with liquid totes. But whether you need to transport high-purity food products or highly-combustible chemicals, don’t you want a liquid tote that’s fearless? One that combines both aseptic and rugged qualities to handle virtually any material in any environment? Look to stainless steel liquid totes to help you preserve and protect the quality of your bulk liquids ― they are fearless.

In the spirit of this graduation season, we at Metano wanted to impart our advice on the Basics of IBC Shipping ― the shipping life lessons you need to know, but minus the caps, gowns or looong speeches! From container selection to certification and moving, read on as we impart our words of wisdom and inspiration to help you along in your IBC shipping journey.