Kelso & Company (“Kelso”) and affiliated funds have acquired a majority interest in C.L. Smith Company (“C.L. Smith”), a leading distributor of rigid packaging solutions. C.L. Smith will be combined with Kelso’s existing investment in Inmark, a distributor of rigid container and life sciences packaging products. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1975, C.L. Smith is a one-stop shop for rigid packaging distribution, manufacturing, custom design,...