Sonoco Announces Agreement to Acquire Westrock’s Remaining Interest in Joint Venture: RTS PackagingSonoco Products Company, a diversified global packaging leader, today announced it has entered a definitive agreement to purchase the remaining equity interest in RTS Packaging, LLC from joint venture partner WestRock Company and one WestRock paper mill in Chattanooga, Tennessee09 Nov 22
Kellogg’s, Sustana, Sonoco Partner to Prove Recyclability of Paper ContainersSonoco, one of the leading global sustainable packaging companies, today announced favorable results from a recent study by trial with Sustana in collaboration with Kellogg’s, providing new opportunities to recycle paper containers.16 May 22
Sonoco launches PromoPeel integrated label technologySonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, now offers PromoPeel™ Integrated Label Technology for flexible packaging, which allows brand owners to create an instant redeemable coupon or label as a part of the product packaging, guaranteeing a consistent label position while saving production time and costs.11 Apr 17
Sonoco launches new portfolio of clear barrier flexible packagingSonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has launched its ClearGuard™ portfolio of flexible packaging, offering the transparency that builds trust with consumers while providing best-in-class barrier properties for product protection.31 Mar 17
Sonoco completes acquisition of Peninsula Packaging CompanySonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Peninsula Packaging Company, a leading manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables found in the fast-growing perimeter of retail supermarkets.23 Mar 17
Sonoco announces first wooden plugs price increase in six yearsThe Reels Division of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today announced it is implementing a general price increase for both new and recycled molded wooden plugs in the United States and Canada. Sonoco has not increased prices for its plug products since 2011. The price increase is expected to be in the range of 6-8%.10 Feb 17
Sonoco implementing price increase for paperboard tubes and coresSonoco today announced it is implementing price increases for all paperboard tubes and cores in the United States and Canada by a minimum of 8 percent.13 Jan 17
Sonoco implementing price increase for all uncoated recycled paperboard productsSonoco today announced it is implementing a $60 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada. 12 Jan 17
Sonoco to host annual investor conference on Dec. 2, 2016Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, will host its annual breakfast meeting for the financial community in New York City on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in the Villard Ballroom of the New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Ave.17 Nov 16
Sonoco recognizes Ohio facility for sustainability progressSonoco, one of the largest diversified packaging companies, has awarded a Sonoco Sustainability Star Award to its Alpha facility in Beavercreek, Ohio, for driving landfill reduction through improved waste stream management.15 Nov 16
Sonoco completes sale of rigid plastics blow molding operations to AmcorSonoco today announced it has completed the sale of its rigid plastics blow molding operations to Amcor, a global leader of rigid and flexible packaging products, for $280 million.07 Nov 16
Sonoco acquires Plastic Packaging Inc.Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has acquired Plastic Packaging Inc. (PPI), a privately held Hickory, N.C.-based flexible packaging company.02 Nov 16
Sonoco names John Florence Corporate Vice President, General Counsel, SecretarySonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has named John Florence its Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this new position, Florence reports to Sonoco’s President and CEO Jack Sanders.28 Oct 16
Sonoco donates $50,000 to hurricane Matthew reliefSonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts in the Southeast.11 Oct 16
Sonoco invests in new equipment to enhance high performance film core productionSonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has made a significant investment in its high performance film core production equipment.05 Oct 16
Sonoco ThermoSafe acquires Laminar Medica GroupExpands presence in European temperature-controlled packaging market.20 Sep 16
Sonoco-Alcore to increase paperboard prices across EuropeSonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. today announced it will raise prices by €40 per tonne on all recycled paperboard grades sold in the Company's Nordic, Central European and Greek regions. The price change is effective with shipments on or after October 17th, 2016.19 Sep 16
Sonoco announces price increase for all uncoated recycled paperboard productsSonoco today announced that it will raise the price for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products by $40 to $60 per ton depending on grade, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada, beginning October 3, 2016.19 Sep 16
Sonoco Invests in higher production capacity for advanced injection-molded rigid plastic packagingSonoco Europe has expanded its production sites for injection-molded rigid plastic packaging in Zwenkau, Germany. By investing approximately 8 million Euros and adding 25 new employees, the Hockenheim-based company aims to increase production capacity and improve the location’s energy efficiency.08 Sep 16
Sonoco ThermoSafe acquires AAR Cold Chain Solutions assetsSonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) and a leading global provider of temperature-assurance packaging, has acquired the PharmaPort 360™ assets, licenses, trademarks and manufacturing rights from AAR, to enter the active temperature-controlled cargo containers market.06 Sep 16
Sonoco-Alcore to increase prices for tubes & cores in EuropeSonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. today announced it will raise prices for paper-based tubes and cores by up to 8 percent, depending on product category, to all customers in Europe, effective from shipments beginning on October 1, 2016.02 Sep 16
Sonoco agrees to sell rigid plastics blow molding operations to AmcorSonoco today announced it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its rigid plastics blow molding operations to Amcor, a global leader of rigid and flexible packaging products, for $280 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in the United States.01 Sep 16
Hartsville PULSE initiative selected as finalist for Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC award for excellenceThe TEACH Foundation (Teaching, Educating and Advancing Children in Hartsville) is pleased to announce its PULSE (Partners for Unparalleled Local Scholastic Excellence) initiative has been selected as a finalist for The Riley Institute at Furman University's 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award for Excellence.25 Aug 16
Sonoco ThermoSafe introduces the industry’s first academic offering to train and certify cold chain packaging professionalsCertification Program for Design, Development & Distribution of Temperature Controlled Packaging.04 Aug 16
Sonoco announces price increase on recycled paperboard in U.K.Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. today announced it will raise prices by £40 per tonne on all recycled paperboard grades sold in the United Kingdom. The price change will be effective with shipments on or after August 15, 2016.28 Jul 16
Sonoco ThermoSafe launches 3-day and 5-day shipping solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and biologicsNew ZERO Bench-Time® shippers optimize inventory, provide lowest total cost of ownership.12 Jul 16
Cascades Sonoco introduces industry’s first water-based barrier coating allowing the creation of recyclable, repulpable and compostable take out containersRevolutionary new product replaces standard LDPE coated folding carton, plastic and Styrofoam options.12 Jul 16
Sonoco Products Company : Sonoco-Alcore to increase paperboard prices in ItalySonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. today announced it will raise prices by €40 per tonne on all recycled paperboard grades sold in the Company's Italian region. The price change is effective with shipments on or after June 6th, 2016.25 May 16
Sonoco recognizes Savannah Recycling Center for sustainability progressSonoco, one of the largest diversified packaging companies, has awarded a bronze-level Sonoco Sustainability Star Award to its Sonoco Recycling facility in Savannah, Ga., for successful and exemplary efforts to reduce its waste to landfill and implement sustainability-oriented processes.17 May 16
Sonoco provides composite cans to package "Fit for Fun" biscuits by Hans FreitagSuperfood meets snack: Hans Freitag cookie and waffle bakery, located in Verde, Germany, relies on carefully selected ingredients for its latest biscuit creation. It was developed in collaboration with "Fit for Fun" wellness magazine and has been introduced to the market in Sonoco's enclosable 150 gram composite can. Thanks to the handy reclosing lid, the healthy snack retains its freshness for a particularly long time and provides maximum convenience.14 Apr 16
Completely sustainable and 100% recyclable: Rigid paperboard containers from Sonoco with compostable VegetopRigid paperboard containers from Sonoco Europe are highly sustainable convenience packaging solutions manufactured exclusively from recyclable materials. Sonoco Consumer Products Europe has now teamed up with Vegeplast, a specialist for injection-moulded and biodegradable plastics, to take this sustainability concept one step further. The containers introduced by Sonoco in 2015 are designed with a paperboard base and Vegetop®, a special shaker top made of organic, compostable plastic, a solution which is ideal for foodstuffs and dietary supplements.04 Apr 16
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