SLPCS 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…
READ MOREFireworks Shipping
Fireworks shipping is regulated by the Department of Transportation, and we’re here to help! HAZPlus, a division of the C.L. Smith company is a leading provider of hazardous material packaging. As a member of APA for over 14 years, we understand the requirements of the fireworks industry. Shipping Fireworks –…
READ MOREChild-Resistant Packaging
Child-resistant packaging is regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations in Title 16, Part 1700 as part of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The purpose of this act is to protect young children (under 5) from poisonings and deaths due to open containers of hazardous products. A package that…
READ MORELabels for Bottles
Labels for bottles, what you need to know to help your package stand out from the competition. A label becomes the silent ambassador of your brand speaking directly to consumers at their point of purchase. Whether they are shopping in person at their local grocery store, or shopping online –…
READ MOREFood-Safe Bottle Manufacturer
As a food-safe bottle manufacturer, C.L. Smith is GFSI Certified through PACSecure. With highly customized, top-performing, & cost-effective HDPE bottles & containers, we exceed customer’s expectations. GFSI Accredited Manufacturing Facility Lyons Blow Molding, the manufacturing division of C.L. Smith is over 73,000 square feet of GFSI Accredited Rigid Bottle Manufacturing….
READ MOREC.L. Smith Set to Expand Through Acquisition
C.L. Smith Company is looking to grow, and 2020 is the year for it. The WBENC certified business owned by Nancy Smith is pleased to announce its acquisition strategy for 2020 and beyond. C.L. Smith (CLS) is a premier packaging provider that is second to none, with over 45 years of industry…
READ MOREPackaging Thymol Based Disinfectants
C.L Smith is proud to be working with Inhance Technologies in packaging thymol-based disinfectants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recently approved Thymol as an ingredient to kill the coronavirus. Background Consumer Product companies’ interest in Thymol-based disinfectants is growing rapidly. Thymol, derived from the oil of various herbs including…
READ MORESupply Chains Pivot During Coronavirus
Supply chains are adapting to follow the shift of consumers during the coronavirus. Home-based environments are the new normal and look to stay that way for the foreseeable future. Although communities & businesses begin to re-open, social distancing is here to stay. As such, many supply chains are now shifting…
READ MOREDisinfectant Product Packaging, The EPA, & Consumer Availability
As America begins to reopen, the EPA is working to make it easier for consumers. A quick comparison of the disinfectant product packaging to the EPA’s List N Tool allows smartphone users to ensure the product is effective against SARS-CoV-2. “In support of President Trump’s plan to reopen America, EPA…
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