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UN-Certified IBC Solutions for Industrial Bulk Packaging

Hawman designs and manufactures UN-certified IBC containers engineered for the semi-bulk transport and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids and semi-solids. Serving industries from food production and lubricants to mining and explosive materials, our in-house manufacturing and 40+ years of field-driven expertise deliver safer, stronger, longer-lasting bulk packaging systems trusted worldwide.

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Hawman IBCs: Built Strong. Built Safe. Built to Last.

Hawman Container Services specializes in UN-certified Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) designed for the safe storage, transport, and handling of chemicals, fuels, and other regulated materials. Built for compliance, durability, and real-world performance, our IBCs are trusted by industries worldwide — from mining and chemicals to oil & gas and energy.

Why Hawman IBCs Are the Industry Standard

  • UN-Certified for Dangerous Goods – globally recognized compliance you can trust

  • Transport Canada Approved Designs – over 24 approved configurations

  • Built In-House for Maximum Quality – 100,000+ sq. ft. of fabrication across two Ontario facilities

  • Customizable for Any Requirement – single-run modifications or mass-production solutions

  • Engineered for Extreme Industrial Environments – reliable under heavy handling, long-distance transport, and chemical exposure

  • Specialized Mining IBCs – purpose-built for the transport of emulsion explosives

  • Long-Term Performance – decades of proven durability, many IBCs still in service today

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Certified IBC Containers & Industrial Storage Solutions

Engineered for Compliance, Durability, and Safe Handling of Regulated Materials

  • UN-Certified IBC Containers for hazardous and regulated materials

  • Industrial storage systems built for demanding environments

  • Standard and custom-engineered solutions

  • Designed to reduce risk, downtime, and lifecycle costs

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Custom Fabrication of Tanks & Fluid Handling Systems

End-to-End Custom Fabrication & Engineering for Tanks, Containment, and IBCs

  • Custom storage tanks & blending systems

  • Process equipment and industrial structures

  • Designed, fabricated, and certified in-house

  • From concept to full production

Products We Offer

The Hawman UN-certified product suite is engineered to perform in the most demanding environments. Backed by over 40 years of in-house manufacturing expertise in standardized and custom chemical packaging, our solutions simplify compliance while delivering proven reliability at a global scale.

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Storage & Transportation Solutions for stacking and transporting IBC tote tanks.

Storage & Transportation Solutions

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Hawman Containers Built for Performance, Compliance, Durability, and Scale

Hawman Delivers the Most Robust Industrial Solutions in the World Since 1979

From UN-certified containers to fully custom-engineered tanks, piping, and process equipment. Every product is designed to meet the toughest standards, built to last in demanding environments, and tailored to your exact needs. With in-house fabrication, regulatory expertise, and global delivery capabilities, Hawman Container Services is your one-stop partner for industrial storage and processing solutions.

UN Certified Standard Solutions

UN Dangerous Goods packaging containers certified for worldwide use, including IBCs, tote tanks, round tanks, pressure piping, and structural steel — engineered to exceed the strictest global standards.

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Scalable & Production-Ready

Prototype to mass production with full regulatory support, including Transport Canada, and other global authorities.

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Tailored Custom Solutions

Single-run custom builds, bespoke modifications, and specialized equipment

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From Engineering to Manufacturing — All In-House

Hawman’s vertically integrated process eliminates handoffs and delays, delivering faster timelines, maximum quality and better outcomes.

From Engineering to Manufacturing — All In-House. Hawman’s vertically integrated process eliminates handoffs and delays, delivering faster timelines, maximum quality and better outcomes.
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North American Industrial Manufacturer Delivering Solutions Across the Globe

Our customer base is virtually every country on the globe, and our transportation coordinator can deliver our goods to any location, whether it is easily accessible or remote.

With over 100,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space across two Ontario facilities, most components are produced in-house, allowing the shortest lead times in the industry and even direct shipping from stock.

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Our Story: 40+ Years Building IBCs That Don’t Fail

Hawman Container Services was founded on decades of hands-on industry experience and a relentless commitment to building safer, longer-lasting containers. In the late 1960s, Murray Hawman worked as a transport driver, witnessing firsthand how industrial containers failed under real-world conditions. That insight shaped a new approach to container design — one focused on durability, compliance, and long-term reliability.

By the late 1970s, Hawman began reconditioning barrels and developing its own UN-certified IBC systems, applying practical field knowledge to engineer stronger, safer bulk containers. Today, as a 100% Canadian family-owned and operated company, Hawman produces up to 40 IBCs per day in its in-house Polyethylene Rotomolding division and has expanded its custom fabrication capabilities to include API tanks, structural frames, and turnkey fluid handling systems.

Many Hawman IBCs built decades ago remain in service today — performing as reliably as the day they were manufactured.

Experience you can trust. IBCs built to last.

“Seeing a Hawman tank come in for re-certification 25-30 years later and still perform like new reflects our commitment to quality and precision.”

- Dan Hawman

Industries We Serve

Hawman Container Services supports organizations operating in highly regulated and demanding environments. Our experience across regulated industries ensures every solution is designed to meet code, reduce risk, and perform reliably in real operating conditions.

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Oil & Gas Storage and Process Equipment

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Mining & Heavy Industrial Manufacturing

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Chemical & Dangerous Goods Storage

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Food & Beverage Process Equipment

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Transportation & Logistics Container Systems

Talk to an Industrial Manufacturing & Container Expert

Whether you need certified industrial containers or a custom-engineered manufacturing solution, Hawman Container Services is ready to help.

Connect with our team to discuss your requirements and find the right solution for your operation.

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