Myers Industries Starts Scepter Military Packaging in Europe

In July 2026, Myers Industries Inc. announced that its Scepter Business has started the production of military ammunition containers via Scepter International Poland sp z o. o. Scepter uses advanced resin compounds to manufacture proprietary ammunition containers. These containers are used by various NATO countries, and now the production is being done in Europe to cater to the continent’s requirements.

Scepter produces lightweight and reusable polymer packaging that provides a lot of advantages over traditional wood and metal containers. This results in better handling by the soldiers, less transportation payload and supply chain burden, lower fuel consumption, and a reliable alternative to traditional packaging that is also resistant to corrosion.

According to Mike Miller, Business Vice President of Scepter, the start of manufacturing in Europe is an important step forward for Scepter and Myers Industries. He said that the demand for Scepter’s military packaging solutions in Europe is growing in Europe and that regional production places them closer to their customers and enables them to quickly cater to their requirements.

According to Aaron Schapper, President and CEO of Myers Industries, this investment shows the structured approach of the company in capitalizing on long-term growth opportunities. He said that the increase in the presence of the company in Europe will help them further enhance their offerings and ensure consistent growth of their business.

Impact on the Chemical Industry

According to Precedence Research, the launch of the production facilities of Scepter Business in Europe to produce military ammunition containers is expected to positively impact the chemical industry. This is due to the fact that it boosts the usage of advanced polymers in military storage solutions, which requires significant chemical manufacturing prowess. These military containers are lightweight and durable, which are important features for army use. The development of such advanced polymers requires the use of specialty chemicals and advanced manufacturing processes.

Impact on the Polymers Market

The global polymers market size was calculated at USD 835.36 billion in 2025, and is projected to surge to USD 880.47 billion in 2026, and is anticipated to reach around USD 1,409.75 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.37% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the launch of the production facilities of Scepter Business in Europe to produce military ammunition containers is expected to benefit the polymers market. This is owing to the fact that it will result in a significant rise in the production of next-generation military ammunition containers made out of advanced polymers.

Due to recent geopolitical tensions across the world, there is a significant demand to ramp up their military among NATO members. The company is also growing its portfolio to cater to various military equipment in Europe, and the priority to make it lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and durable prompts them to use advanced polymers.

Impact on the Specialty Chemicals Market

The global specialty chemicals market size is valued at USD 940.72 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 978.79 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 1,377.32 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 3.54% from 2026 to 2035.

According to Precedence Research, the launch of the production facilities of Scepter Business in Europe to produce military ammunition containers is increasing the demand for specialty chemicals. The development of advanced polymers requires the usage of high-performance and high-purity chemicals, which can provide the required molecular chains to be formed within the material to achieve the desired properties.

The launch of production of military ammunition containers made out of advanced polymers will increase the demand for specialty chemicals. Such chemicals are expensive, and military equipment development companies are ready to pay a premium price to ensure excellent quality of their end product. Various chemical manufacturing companies are expected to actively invest in their research and development projects to secure contracts from military equipment development companies, as such contracts are financially rewarding.

About Myers Industries

Myers Industries is a prominent plastic equipment manufacturing company based in the U.S. This company was founded by Louis and Meyer Myers in Akron, Ohio, in 1933. The company originally started out as Myers Tire Supply as a partnership between the 2 founders. The company eventually started manufacturing plastic and rubber products. Myers acquired Buckhorn Inc. in 1987, which was a producer of reusable plastic containers, pallets, and molded rubber products. Myers acquired Ameri-Kart Corporation in 1995, which is a rotational molding and thermoforming company that concentrates on developing components for recreational vehicles, marine, and custom industries.

About Scepter

Scepter is a manufacturer of portable fuel tanks, water containers, marine fuel containers, ammunition containers, storage totes, and shipping containers. The company caters to the storage needs of various markets such as consumer, marine, military, industrial, and retail sectors. Myers Industries acquired Scepter in 2014. Scepter also manufactures marine jerry cans, marine fittings, industrial shipping containers, and industrial storage containers.