Novvia Group Acquires Ocean State 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 (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 Innovative Container

November 28, 2022

Packaging

St. Louis-based Novvia Group, backed by private equity firm Kelso & Company, has acquired Innovative Container, a La Mirada, California distributor of plastic, metal, glass and corrugated rigid containers. The add-on expands Novvia's West Coast presence under its regional platform Rhino Container; financial terms were not disclosed.

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 (Kelso-backed) Acquires Southern Container

April 25, 2022

Packaging

Novvia Group, a Kelso & Company–backed packaging platform, has acquired Southern Container, LLC, a distributor of plastic, metal, fiber, and glass rigid packaging products headquartered in Dalton, Georgia. Southern Container's existing management will remain in place as the company becomes part of Novvia's national distribution platform to strengthen its Southeast presence and service capabilities.

Novvia Group Acquires Rhino Container

January 5, 2022

Packaging

Novvia Group, a national rigid-container and life sciences packaging platform backed by Kelso & Company, has acquired Rhino Container Inc., a Chino, California-based distributor of plastic, metal, corrugated, and glass packaging products. Rhino, which operates approximately 280,000 square feet of warehouse space across California and has 30 years of industry experience, will continue to be led by its existing management team; financial terms were not disclosed.