Kelly Spicers (CNG) Acquires California Supply North

Spicers Canada (Central National Gottesman) Acquires All Graphic Supplies

February 3, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Spicers Canada, a division of family-owned Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG), has acquired the assets and business of All Graphic Supplies. The deal expands Spicers Canada's distribution capabilities in wide-format and digital printing equipment, supplies and inks across Canada and the Caribbean.

Central National Gottesman Acquires Lewis Paper International

June 20, 2022

Packaging

Central National Gottesman Inc. (CNG) — through its Lindenmeyr Munroe and Kelly Spicers distribution organizations — has acquired Lewis Paper International, a family-owned distributor of paper, packaging and wide-format products headquartered in Addison, Illinois. The transaction transfers six Lewis Paper facilities across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Colorado to Lindenmeyr Munroe (Midwest) and Kelly Spicers (West) to boost regional inventory, service and geographic coverage.

Kelso & Company Acquires Container Supply, Adds to Packaging Distribution Platform

June 30, 2021

Packaging

Funds managed by Kelso & Company acquired Container Supply, Inc., a rigid packaging distributor headquartered in Oklahoma City. Kelso will combine Container Supply with its existing investments in C.L. Smith, Inmark, and Silver Spur to expand its packaging distribution platform and strengthen presence in the South-Central U.S.; financial terms were not disclosed.

Lindenmeyr Munroe Acquires Maine Shipping and Packaging Supply

January 19, 2021

Packaging

Lindenmeyr Munroe, a division of Central National Gottesman (CNG), has acquired Portland-based Maine Shipping and Packaging Supply to expand its presence in the Maine market and broaden its packaging offerings. Jeff Bryant, president of Maine Shipping and Packaging Supply, will join Lindenmeyr Munroe in a senior sales role along with his team.

Kyocera Corporation Acquires SouthernCarlson from Kelso Fund IX

June 3, 2019

Packaging

Kyocera Corporation acquired SouthernCarlson, a leading distributor of fastening and packaging products and supplies, from Kelso Fund IX, closing on June 3, 2019. SouthernCarlson operates 150+ branch locations and 22 distribution centers across North America, providing Kyocera with an expanded distribution footprint in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

B2B Industrial Packaging (GenNx360) Acquires Lewis Industrial Supply Co

February 5, 2021

Packaging

B2B Industrial Packaging, a platform backed by GenNx360 Capital Partners, has acquired Lewis Industrial Supply Co of Harrisburg, PA, including its subsidiaries Quaker City Paper and Sun Industrial Supply Co. The add-on expands B2B’s geographic footprint and product/service capabilities in industrial packaging and supplies, leveraging GenNx360’s resources to support further organic growth.