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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Shipping Lithium-Ion Battery Updates
Did you know there is a change coming for battery shipping? Check out the details below regarding shipping lithium-ion battery updates. As of April 1, 2022, lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries or cells shipped separately will no longer be accepted for air transportation when prepared under Section II of the relevant IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Packing Instruction. This…
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U.S. Civil Penalties Updated March 21, 2022
Please take note that PHMSA has updated the maximum and minimum civil penalties for a known violation of the HMR in March of 2022. The maximum civil penalty of $84,425 was increased to $89,425 per violation. If the violation results in death, serious illness, severe injury, substantial property damage, the…
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Navigating a Complex Supply Chain
As published in this brief, the current supply chain difficulties that are causing chaos at ports, warehouses, and retailers may last longer than expected. In the meantime, our team is dedicated to improving and minimizing the impact on our customers and their businesses. Here are some of the steps we…
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Sustainable Packaging Trends in 2022
Do you have sustainable packaging trends on the brain? Let’s take a look into some of the key components of sustainable packaging this year. Be sure to contact us with any questions, we are here for you! #1 – Less Material Usage The more complex the packaging, the more likely…
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