Novvia Group Acquires packaging distributors Innovative Container and Auberst

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 rigid packaging solutions, including pails, drums, bottles, jugs, jars, and cans. Operating out of a 20,000 square-foot distribution facility in La Mirada, California, Innovative provides quality products and service to customers spanning a variety of end markets, including paints and coatings, chemicals, inks, food, and emergency preparedness.

Earlier this month, Novvia has acquired Auberst Inc., California-based distributor of plastic and metal rigid packaging solutions. Auberst was founded in 2001 and operates out of a 7,500+ square foot facility located in Brea, California. Auberst offers customers operating in a variety of industries a broad portfolio of rigid packaging products, including plastic jugs, cylinders, bottles, pails, and metal cans and drums.