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Scepter

Canada

Ammunition & EnergeticsSoldier EquipmentDual-use
Founded 1949Component SupplierSupplies Land Forces, Naval Forces
Profile last updated: June 13, 2026

About

Founded in 1949, Scepter is a defense component supplier based in Canada working in ammunition & energetics, soldier equipment.

Scepter is a manufacturer of fuel containers, military fuel and water containers, ammunition containers and marine fuel tanks. The company was started as a small family business in 1949 and began by blow moulding the first military-style fuel cans in Canada. It supplies consumer gas cans, portable marine fuel tanks and accessories, and military packaging for fuel, water and large calibre ammunition. Scepter's military containers are used by armed forces, and the company promotes lighter, safer polymer packaging for the defence industry, showcasing this at DSEI 2025. Its products are tested in on-site labs, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Scepter is part of Myers Industries, which acquired the company in 2014, and operates from Canada and the USA.

Location

Canada

Founded

1949

Company type

Subsidiary

Focus areas

fuel containersmilitary fuel cansammunition containersmarine fuel tankswater containerslightweight polymer packagingflame mitigation device

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Ammunition & EnergeticsSoldier Equipment

Supply-chain role

Component Supplier

What they offer

HardwareComponents

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Military Fuel Can

Military fuel container

Plastic military fuel can, developed to replace metal military fuel cans, sold to military and emergency management agencies with a valid government contract.

Military Water Container

Military water container

Military water cans and containers in 2.5 gallon, 5 gallon and related sizes, with generic and DoD or DND markings.

Military Ammunition Container

Ammunition container

Lightweight polymer packaging for large calibre ammunition, including artillery, mortar, armour and naval gun ammunition containers.

End users

Land ForcesNaval Forces

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Awards

Pro Tool Innovation Award

2024Powered Fueling Station

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