Novvia Group Acquires Garrett Hewitt International
St. Louis, M.O. – May 1, 2025 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Garrett Hewitt International (“GHI”), a New York-based supplier of plastic and glass containers and other cosmetic packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed…
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Novvia Group Acquires MegaChem
St. Louis, M.O. – March [31], 2025 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired MegaChem, Inc. (“MegaChem”), a North Carolina based supplier of pails, drums, plastic and glass containers, and other rigid packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia…
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Novvia Group Acquires Saxco International, LLC
St. Louis, M.O. – January 9, 2025 Global rigid packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Saxco International, LLC (“Saxco”, or the “Company”), a leading provider of rigid packaging solutions to the beverage and food industries. Saxco offers a broad range of products, including…
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Novvia Group Acquires Liquid Bottles
St. Louis, M.O. – September [11], 2024 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Liquid Bottles LLC (“Liquid Bottles”), a Florida based supplier of plastic and glass containers and other rigid packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is…
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Novvia Group Acquires JWJ Packaging
St. Louis, M.O. – December 18, 2023 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired JWJ Packaging LLC (“JWJ”), a New Jersey based supplier of drums, pails, and other rigid container and shipping products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is…
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Novvia Group Acquires Ocean State Packaging
St. Louis, M.O. – December 4, 2023 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Ocean State Packaging, Inc. (“Ocean State”), a Rhode Island based supplier of plastic bottles and other rigid packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is…
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Novvia Group Acquires Northern Container
St. Louis, M.O. – May 31, 2023 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Northern Container (“Northern”), an Illinois based distributor of rigid packaging products serving a range of end markets. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by…
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Heartland Chapter Workshop
There’s still time to register for our in-person Heartland Midwest North American Hazardous Materials Management Association workshop in Lincoln, Nebraska later this month! We have a 4-hour Site Security Training from Louisiana State University on Wednesday afternoon, followed by tours of Omaha and Lincoln HHM Facilities and presentations from PaintCare, Iowa Department of Natural…
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Top 4 Trends in Nutraceutical Packaging
On-the-go formats, pre-measured doses, and single-use doses are examples of packaging-driven innovations that facilitate a healthy, profitable nutraceutical market. The market for nutraceuticals is experiencing dynamic growth and revenue opportunities. Numerous health advantages are provided by these fortified foods and dietary supplements. The major players are concentrating on cutting-edge packaging…
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Novvia Group Acquires JF Shelton Company
St. Louis, M.O. – January 4, 2023 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired the packaging distribution division JF Shelton (“JF Shelton Packaging Distribution” or the “Company”) from Ravago Group. JF Shelton Packaging Distribution is a Washington-based distributor of bottles, drums, IBCs, and other…
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Novvia Group Acquires Rahway Steel Drum Company
St. Louis, M.O. – December 8, 2022 Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Rahway Steel Drum Company (“Rahway”), a New Jersey based distributor of drums, pails, IBCs, and other rigid packaging solutions. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is…
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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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