The History of Plastics & CLS
C.L. Smith (CLS), was founded as a full-line container distributor of rigid packaging based in St. Louis, Missouri. As the container division grew, our founder, C.L. “Bud” Smith saw a new customer need. Customers needed smaller runs, shorter lead times, alternative size options, and greater customization from their existing bottle…
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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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Company Picnic 2022
The C.L. Smith team had a blast at our western themed company picnic this past weekend! It was a beautiful afternoon filled with team spirit, delicious food, live music, and many more fun activities. Thank you to everyone who came out and our amazing planning committee for organizing such a…
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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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SLPCS Spring Golf Tournament 2022
C.L. Smith was pleased to sponsor, attend, and volunteer at the St. Louis Paint & Coatings Society’s Spring Golf Tournament yesterday at the Far Oaks Golf Club. We look forward to playing again in the fall!
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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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