Zero-Waste Packaging: Innovations & Real-World Applications
In today’s world, the growing concern regarding packaging waste has reached critical levels. Our landfills are overflowing, our oceans are inundated with plastic, and the environmental impact of traditional packaging methods is becoming increasingly unsustainable. As a response to this pressing issue, the concept of zero-waste packaging has emerged, emphasizing…
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Maximizing the Lifecycle of Your Steel Drums: Reuse, Recycle, & Repurpose Strategies
At C.L. Smith, we take pride in our commitment to sustainability, especially when it comes to offering eco-friendly packaging solutions. Today, we’re diving into the world of steel drums and exploring how businesses can maximize their lifecycle through innovative reuse, recycling, and repurposing strategies. Not only do these practices benefit…
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Sustainability & Plastic Pails: Innovations in Eco-Friendly Packaging
In today’s environmentally conscious market, sustainability is an essential consideration in packaging choices. When evaluating plastic pail packaging, it’s important to recognize its potential eco-friendly benefits. In fact, approximately one-third of consumers prioritize products or brands that utilize sustainable, recyclable, or biodegradable packaging. Benefits of Plastic Pail Packaging Plastic pail…
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Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Modern Business
C.L. Smith is committed to providing customers with sustainable packaging solutions to support businesses seeking greener operations using eco-friendly materials and recycling initiatives. DID YOU KNOW? Consumers are more likely to purchase from companies with eco-friendly initiatives? A report by Winsight Grocery Business found that 54% of customers say a…
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Navigating the Complex World of Hazardous Materials Packaging
When transporting hazardous materials, failure to use compliant packaging can have serious consequences from environmental and property damage to even loss of life. Aside from the safety hazards associated with any potential leakage or spills, there are associated civil penalties that a manufacturer or distributor can face when hazardous products…
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The Role of Custom Packaging Design in Branding & Consumer Experience
In today’s market, custom packaging design has a direct impact on branding and the consumer experience. At C.L. Smith, we understand the role of packaging in brand identity and customer satisfaction and work to ensure both in our packaging solutions. Package Design & Branding One of the most important roles…
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Why Quality Packaging is Essential for Product Safety & Integrity
When it comes to quality packaging, C.L. Smith provides customers with the right solution to protect their products throughout the supply chain, from design and selection through consumer use and end of life cycle. Product & Consumer Protection Understanding the importance of packaging extends beyond mere aesthetics. Packaging serves as…
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Novvia Group Acquires Rahway Steel Drum Company
St. Louis, M.O. – December 8, 2022 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Rahway Steel Drum Company (“Rahway”), a New Jersey based distributor of drums, pails, IBCs, and other rigid packaging solutions. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is…
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Novvia Group Acquires Auberst Inc.
St. Louis, M.O. – November 1, 2022 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Auberst Inc. (“Auberst”), a California-based distributor of plastic and metal rigid packaging solutions. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”)….
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Online Store for Hazardous Material Packaging
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–C.L. Smith, a one-stop shop for rigid packaging distribution, manufacturing, custom design, and hazardous material packaging, has launched its online store www.shop.clsmith.com. The store will initially offer the 4GV/Variation 2 Packaging as well as Special Permit Packaging product lines available from HAZPlus, a division of C.L. Smith. “We…
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Best Practices for Contract Packaging Partnerships
Contract Packaging (also referred to as Co-Packing) is the assembly of a product into its final finished packaging. The packaging and processes can vary based on the product and its categorization of it in the marketplace such as in retail, commercial, or trade industries. These services are offered to product…
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PHMSA Final Rule HM-215P
On July 26, 2022, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published the final ruling on Hazardous Materials: Harmonization with International Standards rulemaking, HM-215P. This memo provides a high-level overview of the changes. Also published was an article related to the PHMSA Final Rule HM-215P which can be found…
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