Business: Cleans and reconditions steel and plastic drums for clients in the petroleum, chemical and coatings industries. The company also distributes new containers and operates a growing recycling business.

Founded: 1905

Headquarters: Minneapolis

Website: www.containerexperts.com

Executives: Phillip Dworsky, CEO; William Dworsky, president and COO

Employees: 78

2008 revenue: $16.3 million