Global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor Novvia Group has acquired cosmetic packaging company Garrett Hewitt.WHO: Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Fishkill, NY, Garrett Hewitt is a leader in turnkey design and development with packaging, formulation, and filling expertise.Novvia Group is a leader in high-quality packaging solutions and customized services with domestic and international customers across myriad industries. Through its family of dynamic companies, comprised of Inmark, C.L. Smith, Silver Spur, Container Supply, Fox Valley, Rhino, Novvia Canada, Southern Container, Duval Container, Rios, Auberst, Innovative Container, Rahway, Northern Container, Ocean State, JWJ Packaging, Liquid Bottles, Saxco, MegaChem, and GHI, Novvia has set a new industry standard as a national stocking distributor with a comprehensive suite of containers and supplies, and trusted local relationships.WHY: The combination strengthens Novvia’s presence in consumer packaging distribution.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Jason Clerke, owner of GHI, will continue to run the business and manage day-to-day operations. “We are thrilled to partner with Novvia to support our continued growth,” said Clerke. “We look forward to leveraging Novvia’s strong supplier relationships and resources to continue to provide value to our customers.”The transaction marks Novvia’s first consumer-oriented acquisition since its acquisition of Saxco in January 2025. “Since acquiring Saxco, we have been focused on identifying complementary consumer businesses and end markets with strong and durable growth profiles, diverse supply bases, and high degrees of fragmentation.