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Leading Regional Packaging Companies Form the Novvia Group
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.
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 Resources, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, Environmental Restoration LLC, and much more on Thursday and Friday. This is a wonderful opportunity
Novvia Group Acquires JF Shelton Company
Novvia Group Acquires the Packaging Distribution Division of 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 rigid packaging solutions. Financial terms of the private transaction
Novvia Group Acquires Rahway Steel Drum Company
Novvia Group Acquires Rahway Steel Drum Company St. Louis, M.O. – May 31, 2023 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 backed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”). For over 70 years, Rahway has
Novvia Group Acquires Innovative Container
Novvia Group Acquires Innovative Container St. Louis, M.O. – November 28, 2022 ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Innovative Container (“Innovative”), a California-based distributor of plastic, metal, glass, and corrugated containers. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”). Since 2009, Innovative has supplied the Southern California market with a range of
Novvia Group Acquires Auberst Inc.
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”). Auberst was founded in 2001 and operates out of a 7,500+ square foot facility located
Novvia Group Acquires Rios Containers
Novvia Group Acquires Rios Containers ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, Novvia Group (“Novvia”), has acquired Rios Containers (“Rios”), a California-based distributor of plastic and metal bottles, cans, drums, lids, and other rigid packaging products. Financial terms of the private transactions were not disclosed. Novvia is backed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”). Rios was founded in 1987 with a focus on providing best-in-class customer service to customers.
Novvia Group Acquires Duval Container
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, FL, Duval Container is a supplier of drums, totes, boxes, glass and plastic containers. The
Novvia Group Acquires Southern Container
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 & Company (“Kelso”). Headquartered in Dalton, GA, Southern Container is a distributor of intermediate bulk
Novvia Group Acquires Andicor’s Container Distribution Division
Novvia 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. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario,
Novvia Group Acquires Rhino Container
Novvia 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, drums, bottles, jars, and other rigid packaging products to a variety of end markets. Rhino