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Novvia Group Acquires Andicor’s Container Distribution Division

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • Chris Machin, formerly President of Andicor Specialty Chemicals, will serve as President of Novvia Group Canada and will lead the division going forward.
  • Andicor Container Distribution is excited to partner with Novvia Group to help fuel the divisions next phase of growth, said Steve Waters, CEO of Andicor Specialty Chemicals.

Novvia Group Acquires Rhino Container

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • The existing Rhino management team will remain in place to lead Rhino going forward.
  • Rhino has established itself as the preeminent West Coast distributor of rigid packaging products by providing high-quality service and earning the trust of our partners, said Guy Nygren, owner of Rhino.
  • Novvia Group is a leader in high-quality packaging solutions and customized services with domestic and international customers across myriad industries.

Novvia Group Company, Inmark, Acquires a Majority Interest in Acepac Shanghai as It Sets to Expand Its Presence in Asia Pacific

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Inmark, a Novvia Group company backed by Kelso & Company, has acquired a majority interest in the Shanghai operations of Acepac International, to support its Life Sciences Division.

Key Points: 
  • Inmark, a Novvia Group company backed by Kelso & Company, has acquired a majority interest in the Shanghai operations of Acepac International, to support its Life Sciences Division.
  • Acepac International, founded in Singapore in 1994, offers a wide variety of packing products, packing material, Ecommerce packaging and fulfilment services.
  • Acepac has been a trusted strategic partner to Inmark in the Asia Pacific region for over a decade.
  • Novvia Group is a leader in high-quality packaging solutions and customized services with domestic and international customers across myriad industries.

Novvia Group Acquires Fox Valley Containers

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Monday, October 25, 2021

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • Fox Valley provides high levels of service to a long-tenured customer base, leveraging five warehouse locations throughout the Upper Midwest.
  • The existing Fox Valley management team will remain in place to drive the companys next phase of growth.
  • Fox Valley has long enjoyed a leading reputation in its markets, and we are thrilled to welcome the companys employees, customers, and suppliers to the Novvia family, said Sarah Macdonald, CEO of Novvia.

 Leading Regional Packaging Companies Backed by Kelso & Company Form the Novvia Group

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

A group of leading regional packing companies backed by Kelso & Company including Inmark, C.L.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • We are extremely pleased to have brought together this outstanding group of companies under the Novvia Group brand, said Alec Hufnagel and Sandy Osborne, Managing Directors at Kelso.
  • The Novvia Group is a leader in high-quality packaging solutions and customized services with domestic and international customers across myriad industries.

Kelso & Company Acquires Container Supply; Combines with Existing Investments in C.L. Smith, Inmark, and Silver Spur

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Funds managed by Kelso & Company (Kelso) have acquired Container Supply, Inc. (Container Supply), a distributor of metal and plastic packaging products.

Key Points: 
  • Funds managed by Kelso & Company (Kelso) have acquired Container Supply, Inc. (Container Supply), a distributor of metal and plastic packaging products.
  • Smith, Inmark, and Silver Spur, distributors of rigid container, life sciences, and dangerous goods packaging products.
  • Container Supply has developed long-tenured customer relationships and provides high levels of service via its 50,000 square foot warehouse and national supplier base.
  • Container Supplys existing team will remain in place to drive the companys next phase of growth.

Kelso & Company Acquires Silver Spur; Combines with Existing Investments in C.L. Smith and Inmark

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Friday, May 14, 2021

b'Funds managed by Kelso & Company (\xe2\x80\x9cKelso\xe2\x80\x9d) have acquired Silver Spur Corporation (\xe2\x80\x9cSilver Spur\xe2\x80\x9d), a supplier of specialty glass and plastic packaging.

Key Points: 
  • b'Funds managed by Kelso & Company (\xe2\x80\x9cKelso\xe2\x80\x9d) have acquired Silver Spur Corporation (\xe2\x80\x9cSilver Spur\xe2\x80\x9d), a supplier of specialty glass and plastic packaging.
  • Silver Spur will be combined with Kelso\xe2\x80\x99s existing investments in C.L.
  • Silver Spur\xe2\x80\x99s 115,000 square foot warehouse offers customers just-in-time access to an extensive assortment of products sourced via the company\xe2\x80\x99s global network of vendor relationships.
  • Silver Spur also provides custom design and other value-added services and is committed to delivering best-in-class availability, customer care, and responsiveness.

Kelso & Company Acquires C.L. Smith and Combines with Existing Investment in Inmark

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Smith will be combined with Kelso\xe2\x80\x99s existing investment in Inmark, a distributor of rigid container and life sciences packaging products.\xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.\nFounded in 1975, C.L.

Key Points: 
  • Smith will be combined with Kelso\xe2\x80\x99s existing investment in Inmark, a distributor of rigid container and life sciences packaging products.\xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.\nFounded in 1975, C.L.
  • Smith is a one-stop shop for rigid packaging distribution, manufacturing, custom design, and hazardous material certification, serving a diverse range of customers and end markets.
  • Smith serves as the exclusive distributor of products manufactured by Lyons Blow Molding, contributing to the company\xe2\x80\x99s impressive growth.
  • Smith\xe2\x80\x99s exceptional growth trajectory,\xe2\x80\x9d said Sandy Osborne, Kelso Investment Partner.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are extremely excited about this transformational combination of C.L.