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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Novvia Group Acquires Duval Container
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Duval Container Company (“Duval Container”), a distributor of plastic, metal, fiber, and glass packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”). Headquartered in Jacksonville,…
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Safety Advisory Notice: Disposal & Recycling of Lithium Batteries
Safety Advisory Notice from the United States Department of Transportation & PHMSA In an effort to raise awareness of the dangers related to shipping lithium batteries for recycling or disposal, the US Department of Transportation has issued a Safety Advisory Notice. Download the full notice here >> Lithium batteries (including…
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Packaging Tape Notice of Enforcement
Released May 2, 2022, from the U.S. Department of Transportation NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT DISCRETION REGARDING PACKAGING TAPE The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is providing notice that it will exercise regulatory enforcement discretion for any person who affixes tape of a different type than…
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Novvia Group Acquires Southern Container
St. Louis, M.O. – April 25, 2022 – Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Southern Container, LLC (“Southern Container”), a distributor of plastic, metal, fiber, and glass packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by Kelso &…
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