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…
READ MORENavigating 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…
READ MORESustainable 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…
READ MORENovvia Group Acquires Andicor’s Container Distribution Division
ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired the container distribution division of Andicor Specialty Chemicals (“Andicor Container Distribution”), a distributor of plastic, tin, and steel products in Canada. In connection with the transaction, Andicor Container Distribution will be re-branded Novvia Group Canada….
READ MORENovvia Group Acquires Rhino Container
ST. LOUIS, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Rhino Container Inc. (“Rhino”), a distributor of plastic, metal, corrugated, and glass packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Chino, CA, Rhino is a distributor of cans, pails,…
READ MORENovvia Group Acquires Fox Valley Containers
October 25, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Fox Valley Containers, Inc. (“Fox Valley”), a distributor of plastic, metal, corrugated, and glass packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in…
READ MORELeading Regional Packaging Companies Form the Novvia Group
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A group of leading regional packing companies backed by Kelso & Company including Inmark, C.L. Smith, Silver Spur and Container Supply have united to form The Novvia Group, a leader in high-quality packaging solutions with domestic and international customers across a wide range of industries. Derived from the…
READ MOREContainer Supply Inc.
June 30, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Funds managed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”) have acquired Container Supply, Inc. (“Container Supply”), a distributor of metal and plastic packaging products. Container Supply will be combined with Kelso’s existing investments in C.L. Smith, Inmark, and Silver Spur, distributors of…
READ MORESLPCS Spring Golf Tournament 2021
C.L. Smith was pleased to sponsor, attend, and volunteer at the St. Louis Paint & Coatings Society’s Spring Golf Tournament this week at the Far Oaks Golf Club. We look forward to playing again in the fall!
READ MORENew Acquisition from Kelso & Company
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Funds managed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”) have acquired Silver Spur Corporation (“Silver Spur”), a supplier of specialty glass and plastic packaging. Silver Spur will be combined with Kelso’s existing investments in C.L. Smith and Inmark, distributors of rigid container and life sciences packaging products. Financial terms of…
READ MOREKelso & Company Acquires C.L. Smith
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kelso & Company (“Kelso”) and affiliated funds have acquired a majority interest in C.L. Smith Company (“C.L. Smith”), a leading distributor of rigid packaging solutions. C.L. Smith will be combined with Kelso’s existing investment in Inmark, a distributor of rigid container and life sciences packaging products. Financial terms…
READ MOREHAZMAT Packaging
HAZMAT packaging is a safe and efficient way to transport hazardous materials, chemicals, and waste. Common containers for hazardous material packaging include; drums, intermediate bulk containers, pails, and bottles. These packages are often contained in a secondary packaging of corrugate. The transportation of these materials is regulated by the United…
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