Sonoco has been manufacturing tubes and cores for a variety of applications for most of its 100-plus years.
Building upon this expertise, we are now the world’s leading provider of total converting solutions for customers around the globe. Whether you’re in North or South America, Europe, Africa or the Middle East, our experts are available to assist with designing the best product for use in a wide variety of applications. Learn more about our operations in Europe and Africa and the Middle East.
One recent innovation is our Intellicore™ roll tracking system, using the world's first radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled cores. The system allows customers to automatically identify, track and locate their products at any point in the supply chain.
Sustainability
We are committed to being a leader in sustainability and put a great deal of focus on the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. Most of the paperboard used to make Sonoco's fiber cores is 100% recycled, and much of this recovered material is from used tubes and cores taken back from customers.
Wood Core Plugs
Sonoco is committed to helping our tube and core customers meet their plug supply needs. Our team of sales and customer service representatives will be providing you with supply information quickly. If you need immediate assistance, please contact your Sonoco sales or customer service representative, or call 318-281-2345 or 318-281-2349. Learn More
Radial Crush Tester
Sonoco’s patented radial crush tester measures the radial strength of paper cores by simulating the pressures applied during the winding processes of rolled products such as plastic films and textiles. Adopted by the Composite Can and Tube Institute as approved test method T-158, Sonoco’s proven tester is now available to the industry. Learn more
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