Novvia Group Acquires JWJ Packaging

Novvia Group Acquires Liquid Bottles

September 13, 2024

Packaging

Novvia Group, a PE-backed global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, has acquired Liquid Bottles LLC, a Florida-based supplier of plastic and glass containers and other rigid packaging products. The deal—terms not disclosed—adds a 40,000 sq ft Palmetto, Florida warehouse and management team to Novvia, expanding its product breadth and presence in the Southeastern U.S.; Novvia is backed by private equity firm Kelso & Company.

Novvia Group Acquires Ocean State Packaging

December 4, 2023

Packaging

Novvia Group, a national rigid container and life sciences packaging platform backed by Kelso & Company, has acquired Ocean State Packaging, a Rhode Island supplier of plastic bottles, caps and value‑added decoration services. The deal expands Novvia's footprint into New England and supports the platform's Northeast growth strategy; financial terms were not disclosed.

Novvia Group (Kelso-backed) Acquires Northern Container

May 31, 2023

Packaging

Novvia Group, a Kelso & Company-backed national rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor based in St. Louis, acquired Northern Container, a rigid packaging distributor operating a 35,000 sq. ft. facility in Alsip, Illinois. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal expands Novvia's Midwest footprint and augments its product and service capabilities (next-day delivery, steel/plastic pails, paint cans, bottles and jars).

Novvia Group Acquires Rahway Steel Drum Company

December 8, 2022

Packaging

Novvia Group, a Kelso & Company-backed national packaging platform, has acquired Rahway Steel Drum Company, a Cranbury, New Jersey-based distributor of drums, pails, IBCs and other rigid packaging solutions. The deal — financial terms not disclosed — expands Novvia's geographic footprint into the Northeast and adds distribution, reconditioning and dedicated logistics capabilities to its national platform.

Novvia Group Acquires Rios Containers

October 4, 2022

Packaging

Novvia Group, a Kelso & Company–backed rigid packaging platform, has acquired Rios Containers, a family-run distributor of plastic and metal bottles, cans, drums, lids and other rigid packaging headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California. Rios will be combined with Novvia's West Coast operations (including Rhino Container) to expand Novvia's presence in the region; financial terms were not disclosed.

Novvia Group Acquires Duval Container Company

July 26, 2022

Packaging

Novvia Group, a Kelso & Company-backed national packaging distributor, has acquired Duval Container Company, a Jacksonville-based distributor of plastic, metal, fiber and glass packaging products. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) expands Novvia's presence in the U.S. Southeast and adds Duval's two warehouses, walk-up counter sales capability and customer base across chemical, agriculture and food & beverage markets.