Lexington Container Company

What Lexington Container Company does

Lexington Container Company is a family-run, independently owned industrial container distributor headquartered at 120 Morgan Soaper Drive in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Founded in 2010, the company operates from a 60,000 square foot warehouse and supplies new, used, reconditioned, and rebottled IBC totes (275 and 330 gallon), poly drums, steel drums, fiber drums, whiskey barrels and barrel components (staves and heads), olive and pickle barrels, food-grade pails and jugs, plastic pallets, milk crates, Mylar bags, water storage tanks, and military containers including ammo cans, NATO jerry cans, and Scepter military water cans (the latter under exclusive distribution). The company also offers IBC and drum recycling services within a 300-mile radius of its Harrodsburg facility, paying rebates for reusable containers.

The business operates a sales-led, multi-channel go-to-market: a direct phone line (859-881-3190), an e-commerce storefront at store.containerauthority.com, quote-based wholesale and truckload distribution (e.g., 288-barrel truckloads of whiskey barrels delivered to most East Coast states), and appointment-only customer pickup on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pricing is unit-based with volume tiers (e.g., 55-gallon fiber drums drop from $16 to $14 per unit at 201+ units; new bourbon barrels at $325 per unit versus $70 wholesale on a full truckload). The company serves a diversified base of beverage, food processing, pharmaceutical, recycling, agricultural, craft beverage, logistics, wholesale reseller, and DIY/consumer end markets across the Central Eastern United States.

Lexington Container Company has no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, subsidiaries, partnerships, patents, or external funding. The operating model is asset-light in terms of technology — no proprietary software platforms, APIs, or AI systems are described — and relies on physical inventory, reconditioning know-how, and proximity to the Kentucky bourbon industry for its competitive position. The company is actively operating with no disclosed M&A, restructuring, or leadership changes in the source material.

Name

Lexington Container Company

Legal name

Lexington Container Company

Website

https://lexingtoncontainercompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lexington Container Company is a family-run, independently owned industrial container distributor based in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, supplying new, used, and reconditioned IBC totes, drums, barrels, and specialty containers to beverage, food, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and consumer customers across the Central Eastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reusable Packaging & Container Return Programs (On-site) (BPABALAJ), Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial containers
• IBC tote distribution
• Drum and barrel supply
• Whiskey barrel wholesale
• Container recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrodsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Container Sales: Sale of new, used, reconditioned, and rebottled industrial containers including IBC totes, drums (poly, steel, fiber), whiskey barrels, and related accessories. One-time product sales with volume discounts available for truckload quantities.
2. Container Recycling Services: IBC and drum recycling services for companies within 300-mile radius of 40330. Offers rebates for reusable containers. Accepts full truckload quantities of empty containers from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and recycling companies.
3. Wholesale/Reseller Pricing: Wholesale pricing for resellers with delivery available to most East Coast USA states. Bulk discount pricing for customer pick-ups at warehouse with minimum quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lexington Container Company supplies new, used, reconditioned, and rebottled industrial containers including IBC totes (275 and 330 gallon), fiber drums, poly drums, steel drums, whiskey barrels and components, food grade pails and jugs, military-specification containers, shipping containers, plastic pallets, and related accessories. The company also operates IBC and drum container recycling services within a 300-mile radius of Harrodsburg, KY, accepting full truckloads of empty containers from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and recycling businesses and offering rebates for reusable units.

Product overview

Lexington Container Company is a family-run, independently owned container supplier operating from a 60,000sf warehouse in Harrodsburg, KY. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial containers including IBC Totes (275/330 gallon), Fiber Drums (30/55 gallon), Poly Drums (new and reconditioned), Steel Drums, Whiskey Barrels with staves and heads, Food Grade Pails and Jugs, Ammo Cans, Military Water Cans, NATO Jerry Cans, Shipping Containers, Plastic Pallets, Mylar Bags, Milk Crates, and various accessories like Gamma Seal Lids, Drum Pumps, and IBC Adapters. The company also provides container recycling services. Products range from single units to truckload quantities, serving customers throughout the Eastern United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IBC Totes Intermediate Bulk Containers in 275 and 330 gallon sizes offered as New, Rebottled (new inner bottle with reused cage), and Reconditioned units. Features FDA-approved HDPE plastic, galvanized steel cage, and valve configurations including 2-inch Buttress, NPT, and Cam Lock. Used by beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries for bulk liquid storage and transport.
• Fiber Drums Used and new Greif Lok-Rim fiber drums in 30 and 55 gallon sizes with removable metal lids and bands, designed for dry or solid material shipping and storage.
• New Poly Drums New Greif poly drums in 5, 12, 14, 15, 20, 30, and 55 gallon sizes, available in both open head and closed head configurations for liquid and dry storage applications.
• Reconditioned Poly Drums Reconditioned 55 gallon plastic drums (open head and tight head) previously containing food ingredients, washed with hot water up to 180 degrees. Also offers factory second Greif drums in various sizes.
• Steel Drums New and used 55 gallon and 30 gallon steel drums in open head and closed head configurations, with lined or unlined interiors and bolt band or lever locking band options.
• Whiskey Barrels & Components Used and new bourbon/whiskey barrels in Select, Cull, and Rustic grades for decoration, brewing, and furniture use. Also offers wholesale whiskey barrel staves (1,360 per pallet), barrel heads (160 per pallet), and distillery logo heads.
• Olive & Pickle Barrels 55 gallon HDPE olive, pickle, and sausage barrels with screw top lids for food processing and storage applications.
• Food Grade Pails FDA Food Grade HDPE #2 pails in 1, 2, 3.5, 5, and 6 gallon sizes. BPA free with various lid options including colored screw top lids for 5 gallon size. UN Certified for Groups 2 and 3.
• Food Grade Water Jugs Tight head plastic drums in 5, 15, and 20 gallon sizes. FDA approved with UN packaging ratings for food grade water and ingredient storage.
• Scepter Military Water Cans Original military specification Scepter water cans in 10L (2.5 gallon) and 20L (5 gallon) sizes, available in tan, blue, green, and black. Exclusively distributed through Lexington Container Company.
• NATO Jerry Cans Valpro military-specification NATO jerry cans in 5L, 10L, and 20L sizes. Built from 0.9mm steel with internal fuel-resistant coating and EPA/CARB compliant nozzles, manufactured to Original Military Spec.
• Ammo Cans Military-specification metal ammo cans including new 20mm and 30mm units plus surplus Fat 50, 50 Cal, and 30 Cal configurations. Feature rubber O-ring gaskets for waterproof and airtight storage.
• Shipping Containers 40-foot HC (High Cube) new one-trip shipping containers for transport and storage applications, offered at $4,700 per unit.
• Plastic Pallets Heavy duty used and new Orbis 40-by-48 inch plastic pallets with 4-way access, rated from 2,200 lbs (no supports) to 5,000 lbs (with supports) capacity depending on racking configuration.
• Mylar Bags Food grade mylar bags in 55, 30, and 5 gallon sizes. 5 mil and 7.5 mil thicknesses available with foil laminate exterior for long-term food storage, creating oxygen barrier protection.
• Milk Crates & Dairy Crates Authentic dairy crates in square (16 quart / 4 gallon) and rectangular (24 quart / 6 gallon) sizes, available in blue, yellow, green, white, red, and black colors.
• Water Storage Tanks Emergency and food grade water storage tanks in vertical configurations, recommended at 2 gallons per person per day for emergency preparedness.
• Feed & Water Tubs Open head plastic tubs in 15 gallon (white round) and 20 gallon (green multi-sided) sizes for agricultural feed, water, gardening, and container planting applications.
• Storage Bins & Totes Used and new plastic storage bins, totes, and Akro-Mills nesting part bins in multiple colors and sizes for industrial storage and material handling. Company also buys and sells used plastic storage totes, bins, containers, dunnage, trays, crates, tubs, and lugs.
• Drum Pumps & Faucets Drum pumps and faucets for liquid transfer from 55, 30, 15, 5, and 1 gallon drums. Includes IBC pumps and hand pump options.
• IBC Adapters & Accessories Replacement parts and adapters for IBC totes including fill caps, valve adapters (2-inch Buttress, NPT, Cam Lock configurations), dust caps, and garden hose spigot adapters.
• Container Recycling Services IBC and drum recycling services accepting full truckload quantities of empty clean containers from within 300 miles of Harrodsburg, KY 40330. Accepts poly drums, steel drums, fiber drums, IBC totes, plastic bins, totes, and pallets from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and recycling companies, with rebates offered for reusable units.
• Gamma Seal Lids Airtight lids that convert standard 3.5 to 7 gallon pails into food grade storage containers. Available in blue, green, black, orange, red, yellow, and white colors.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Greif Inc: Global industrial packaging manufacturer (NYSE: GEF) producing IBC totes, steel drums, poly drums, and fiber drums. Greif is a key upstream supplier to Lexington and the dominant direct competitor across most core container categories with national distribution.
• Heritage-Crystal Clean: Environmental services company providing container cleaning, parts washing, and waste management services. Comparable to Lexington's container recycling/cleaning side of the business with broader environmental service offerings.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Large industrial packaging manufacturer and reconditioner offering IBC totes, steel and plastic drums, and container management services. Competes with Lexington in reconditioned/recycled container categories and national account fulfillment.
• Schutz Container Systems: Global manufacturer of IBC intermediate bulk containers with a strong presence in the US market. Competes directly with Lexington in the IBC tote product category across food, chemical, and pharmaceutical end markets.

Direct peers

• Container Exchanger: Online marketplace and broker for buying and selling used and reconditioned IBC totes, drums, and storage containers. Directly comparable business model to Lexington's used/reconditioned container offerings with national reach.
• Delta Containers: Specialty supplier of reconditioned and rebottled IBC totes and drums, with similar customer segments in food, beverage, and chemical industries. Direct competitor in the reconditioned container niche.

Regional players

• Kelvin Cooperage: Specialty bourbon barrel maker and supplier of used and new whiskey barrels for craft distilleries and decoration. Overlaps with Lexington's bourbon barrel resale business in the Kentucky/Mid-Atlantic craft beverage market.
• Independent Stave Company: Kentucky-based bourbon barrel manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Lebanon, KY. Directly comparable to Lexington's whiskey barrel/component business, operating in the same regional bourbon supply chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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