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Expanded paper honeycomb: In its basic form paper honeycomb is used as a replacement for solid filling materials in doors, walls and partitions. Manufactured from recycled paper, its strength is gained from the honeycomb shape used in its construction. >>>
Flexible film lamination: With more than 50 years of flexible packaging experience and knowledge, Sonoco is North America’s leading provider of gravure barrier laminations to the retail food and non-food industries. >>>
Pre-cut cores: Sonoco's unique pre-cut core service for paper mills has delivered lower costs and improved operations for years. Using a just-in-time delivery system, Sonoco further refined its pre-cut program to meet the needs of our customers. >>>
Flexographic printing: Ideal for converting, roll-fed and sleeved labels using shrink and non-shrink film, stand-up pouches, pre-made bags and form/fill/seal, Sonoco has wide and narrow presses that can accommodate short- and long-run jobs with ease. >>>
Thermoformed containers: For the ultimate in product visibility, consider Sonoco XCHB™ thermoformed containers. Extreme product protection combined with a clear or tinted package that allows customers to see exactly what they are buying, Sonoco can help you achieve greater brand awareness with a variety of unique options. >>>
Sono-wrap® single-wrap package: Shape sells. That's why we're expanding our shaped packaging lineup with Sono-wrap canisters, a single-wrap rigid container with the barrier properties of a composite can. >>>
Polypak™ poly-fiber reels : Sonoco's Polypak poly-fiber composite reel is a great step toward greening your business. With compression molded flanges, fiber or wood stave drums and recycled thermoplastic reinforced with wood fiber, these reels are strong, durable, reusable and recyclable. >>>
Towel and tissue cores: From high-performance, large-diameter parent cores for master rolls to the small cost-efficient, lightweight consumer rolls, Sonoco has the towel and tissue industry covered. Consistent quality, unique features and technological advances enable Sonoco to provide a full range of cores that meet specific customer needs for all core applications in towel, tissue and hygiene paper industries around the world. >>>
Sonopop™ modular pallet display system: Respond quickly to retailers' demands for store-specific displays with the Sonopop modular pallet display system. This system combines Sonoco's patented Sonopost corner post technology with engineered corrugated components to create a display supply-chain sensitive display. >>>
Point-of-purchase displays: Sonoco is your one-stop shop for promotional and point-of-purchase services, all of which are designed to help you sell product. >>>
Pulp/nonwoven cores: Sonoco is the leading provider of quality cores for rolled pulp and nonwoven materials. The vast range of core sizes and features ensure the proper core for each application. Sonoco's cores are designed to meet specific customer applications and assist mills in lowering total costs. >>>
Paperboard cores: More than 100 years of experience enables Sonoco to provide the highest quality cores for linerboard and bleached board applications, while keeping costs down. As the leading provider to the industry, Sonoco offers a full range of cores with customization available for unique applications. >>>
Sonopost® corner post and Sonobase™ carriers: For superior packaging engineered to withstand the harshest environment, choose Sonoco's total system of protection: Sonopost corner posts and Sonobase carriers. >>>
Tube, can and drum board: Sonoco operates 30 paper mills globally and 42 paper machines, producing a total annual capacity of 1.75 million tons. >>>
Graphics management: Sonoco sets the standard for speed and accuracy with its secure online graphics management system. Customers have 24-hour access to artwork libraries and job tracking information. It's accessible via the Internet or dedicated high-speed communication links. >>>
Specialty paper mill cores: Sonoco's experience and technological advances work together to fulfill the diverse core needs for all specialty paper grade applications. The full range of core sizes and features make Sonoco the industry leader. High quality, manufacturing consistency and our ability to meet unique requests ensure total customer satisfaction. >>>
Complementary equipment: Sonoco customers understand the value a full-service provider can deliver. That's why Sonoco offers a wide range of equipment and related services. >>>
Roll-fed labels: Sonoco roll-fed labels can be used with metal, composite, glass and PET packaging. We have extensive knowledge and experience in materials science, printing and converting. Let us put this expertise to work for you as we provide the best possible option for your roll-fed label needs. >>>
Sonoview™ packaging system: For excellent clarity and packaging reduction, choose the Sonoview packaging system. >>>
Bundle wrap: Cover your package with bundle wrapping from Sonoco flexible packaging. Our film is shrunk to fit any packaging configuration or to secure groups of product for optimal label area and contour. Ideal for any size or shape, bundle wrap can be applied to virtually any packaging format. >>>
Shrink film: To bundle single packages into multi-units, try Sonoco shrink film. Maximize shelf space by stacking them high and deep. They are also ideal for end-of-aisle and point-of-purchase displays. >>>
Ring-pull Mirastrip: The Mirastrip opening feature is a peelable plastic strip used with a steel end. The plastic strip includes a ring pull for easier grasping, ensuring effortless opening of frozen juice concentrate packages. >>>
Newsprint cores: By combining experience and technology, Sonoco provides the industry's best cores for newsprint and directory grade applications. >>>
Fractional packs: Sonoco is brewing up some great packaging solutions for coffee and other products. With the fractional pack, choose from single-serve, urn or filter packs to meet your needs. The ability to print with UV inks and/or OPV makes packages visually appealing to the most discerning customer. >>>
Bags: Consumer products companies love flexible bags from Sonoco. They are ideal for the portion packs and on-the-go products today’s busy consumers want. Choose from numerous sizes, barrier options, single-serve or multipacks. >>>
Laser score reclose feature: Convenient, portable and unique, the SonoScore™ laser score opening meets all the criteria consumers demand of a package. >>>
Shaped specialty packaging: Make your product the first choice with Sonoco's shaped specialty package. Using recycled paper, advanced engineering and package design, we can make virtually any shape you want in a wide range of diameters and heights for food, beverage and nonfood products. >>>
DURA-Block™ pallet blocks: Sonoco's new DURA-Block composite pallet blocks increase pallet reuses, reduce damaged goods and reduce costs. Manufactured using recycled treated wood, DURA-Block pallet blocks provide two times the nail-pull withdrawal strength of standard wood blocks and help extend the life of your pallets. >>>
Mailing, shipping and storage tubes: Tall or short, wide or narrow, Sonoco mailing, shipping and storing tubes can meet your needs. >>>
Round composite cans: The composite can is one of the most widely used packages on grocery store shelves. Used for food and nonfood applications, available in numerous sizes with various label and barrier options as well as easy opening features that allow customers to design a unique package to meet specific product needs. >>>
Sustainable sheeter core: Sonoco's sustainable plastic sheeter core satisfies the increasing demand for sustainable packaging within the paper sheet stock industry. This patented, tight tolerance, high strength core enables internal capture and reuse between paper manufacturing and downstream sheet cutting equipment. >>>
Linearpak® shaped containers: Linearpak high-performance shaped containers create a premium image, enhancing product differentiation, shelf appeal and branding opportunities. This distinctive corner-free package provides superior graphic billboarding. >>>
Dorpak® rigid paper containers: The Dorpak rigid paper container is a revolutionary branding solution that attracts the attention of consumers, retailers and supply chain managers. Unique and environmentally responsible, this package is driving sales and profits with its superior merchandising options. >>>
Thermoformed trays: Sonoco offers a large portfolio of thermoformed plastic containers that includes serving trays, pie wedges, nacho trays, domes, pie inserts and multiple cavity tray designs. Look at Sonoco's unique design solutions for fresh produce, refrigerated and frozen foods, as well as other food service applications. >>>
Steel full panel pull out (FPPO) ends: Converting from sanitary ends to Sonoco steel full panel pull out ends increases consumer convenience and provides the opportunity to boost sales and market share. >>>
Rotogravure printing: Sonoco operates world-class rotogravure presses capable of printing up to 11 colors or 10 colors with in-line lamination.  >>>
Web Training Software: Sonoco's Web training software is affordable and reliable >>>
 
 
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