Schutz Australia is a well-established manufacturer and supplier of reusable industrial packaging solutions, serving key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and chemicals. For decades, the company has played an active role in supporting environmental sustainability while meeting the demanding packaging needs of industrial customers.
Through its range of plastic drums and ECOBULK intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), Schutz has contributed significantly to the growth and modernization of the industrial packaging sector. These durable, reusable solutions help businesses improve logistics efficiency while reducing packaging waste.
Recognized as a leading force in the packaging industry, Schutz Australia has been instrumental in advancing the country’s circular economy by promoting reuse, reconditioning, and responsible material management. Beyond supplying packaging to critical industries, the company has helped drive wider acceptance of sustainable packaging practices, demonstrating that environmentally responsible solutions can also deliver performance, safety, and long-term value.
ContainerSave and DrumSavers are experts in the reuse, reconstruction, and recycling of industrial-based packaging, such as IBCs and drumsThe company collects, reconditions, and resells sustainable packaging solutions back to industries. In addition, it offers recycling services that contribute significantly to waste management initiatives and related sustainability programs.
Schutz Australia acquired DrumSavers and ContainerSave to extend its industrial packaging count and reconstruct its presence in Victoria, showcasing its strength in its operations. This buyout will bring more value to the company’s strategy development and work wonders for its business as well. According to this acquisition, the washing and reconstructive facility will accelerate Schutz’s previously lined-up operations.
This will allow the flow of coast-to-coast service to the industrial clients who trust, promote and demand recycling and reuse solutions. The leaders of both companies shared the same excitement regarding this acquisition deal. These ideal leaders with the same vision will bolster sustainable packaging throughout their extended power in the manufacturing and supplier operations. Together, the companies will fill the gap and hesitance towards the ‘best out of the waste’ packaging.
Managing director of Schutz Australia, Alan Barham, said, “This deal is a crucial move towards the company’s smart sustainability strategy. Our reconditioning and washing potential will be allocated to both the east and west coast of Australia, and we’ll be capable of providing a strong, convincing service to our customers. We are thankful to the Hodgson family for their extended support. We’re eager to reshape the next growth era together.”
Doug Hodgson, who has been supervising the company for over 10 years, said, “These 13 years of long journey were amazing and define our family-owned business achievements. We have engaged with empowering and knowledgeable individuals so far, mapping out recycling, sustainability, and regrinding. Now, Schutz is another remarkable family business that will accelerate ContainerSave next level.”
23 January 2026
23 January 2026
23 January 2026
23 January 2026