Tote Talk Blog

At Metano, we’re proud to work with a range of industries to help them solve challenges that are unique to their environments.  From the stringent flammability requirements of the chemical industry, to the product mixing needs associated with pharmaceuticals, there is an IBC for virtually every application.  But perhaps more than any other, it is the food and beverage industry that is one of the most heavily regulated.  The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 was pivotal in increasing the awareness of food safety standards nationwide.

Still considering the virtues of owning vs. renting your fleet of stainless steel IBC totes? You are not alone! That’s why we’ve prepared the essential guide to help you reach the right decision for your business –  get your free eGuide: Advantages of Renting IBC Totes. 

One of the questions we’re frequently asked in the IBC industry concerns the transportation and storage of 

In some industries, the standard 55-gallon round drum is still the preferred method of moving and storing liquids. But why? When you consider the pros and cons, IBC totes have key advantages over their cylinder-shaped counterparts. So many, in fact, we’ve produced a free eGuide to highlight the advantages of IBC totes.

But let’s take a step back and look at this strictly from a financial perspective. Did you know that you can save up to 75% by switching from drums to IBC totes? Here’s how:

The chemical storage environment has strict demands for dependability and performance given the potentially-hazardous liquid contents.  Pharmaceuticals,  petroleum and other harsh solvents all fall within the chemical category.  And in this arena, the danger of container leakage is always top-of-mind.

Certain practices just get ingrained in popular society, managing to outlast their usability and practicality. An example of this today is the prevalent use of cylindrical drums for transport in the United States.

You're not just leasing a stainless steel tote tank when you decide to rent rather than purchase, you're gaining the expertise of people who specialize in providing the right tank for your particular business, manufacturing or industrial needs. Choosing the option of stainless steel tote tank rental also eliminates concerns about tank quantity and quality: you'll be supplied with only the number of high-quality tanks you require to take care of your intermediate bulk container demands.

Intermediate bulk containers are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to stainless steel drums for a variety of well-documented factors:

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), also commonly known as tote tanks, are containers that are used to store and ship large quantities of liquids. Companies shipping chemicals have relied on tote tanks to provide them with quality service in storing and transporting their regulated liquids.