Supply 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…
READ MOREHow To Handle Packages During COVID-19
Can home-delivered parcels become carriers of the coronavirus? This guide on how to handle packages during COVID-19 provides best practices to stay safe & mitigate the spread of the disease. It has been established that the virus can live up to 24 hours on cardboard, and up to 3 days…
READ MORESt. Louis Paint & Coatings Society Guest Speaker
C.L. Smith is pleased to announce that we are the guest speaker at the St. Louis Paint & Coatings Society Technical Dinner this month. This presentation rises to the level of a CE credit for Environmental Sciences for those in attendance. Presenting on behalf of CLS is Patrick Edwards, the…
READ MOREPackaging Partner – 10 Reasons to Choose C.L. Smith
When choosing a packaging partner there are many considerations to take into account. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should be working with C.L. Smith. #1 – Best-In-Class Service With over 40 years of experience as a packaging partner, C.L. Smith was founded with the mission that customers…
READ MOREHazardous Material Package Selection – UN 4GV Packaging
As most hazardous material and dangerous goods professionals are aware, one of the most important responsibilities of a hazmat shipper is selecting a compliant dangerous goods packaging. 49CFR §173.22 states that a person shall determine that the packaging or container used to transport a hazardous material is an authorized packaging,…
READ MOREHazardous Materials: Revision of Max and Min Civil Penalties
July 15, 2016 Hazardous Materials: Revision of Maximum and Minimum Civil Penalties PHMSA-2016-0041 (HM-258D) In 49 CFR 107.329, Appendix A to subpart D of 49 CFR part 107, and 49 CFR 171.1: A Rule by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Effective August 1, 2016, changes to the minimum…
READ MOREPress Release: HAZPlus® Debuts New Lithium Battery Packaging in Anticipation of PHMSA’s HM224-F Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2015 NEW RULES CALL FOR NEW PACKAGING Due to HM224-F battery shippers must reevaluate packaging to ensure safety and compliance HAZPlus®, a St. Louis based hazardous materials packaging supplier has expanded its product line to offer stock and custom solutions that are compliant with HM224-F,…
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