C.L. Smith was acquired by Inmark, via its financial sponsor Kelso Private Equity, through an LBO on May 4, 2021 for an undisclosed sum.

C.L. Smith is a manufacturer and distributor of rigid plastic products based in St. Louis, Missouri. The company manufactures plastic bottles & jars, squeeze tubes, tubs, pails and also offers custom packaging design and manufacturing, and turnkey hazardous material shipping solutions.