Sonoco Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its third quarter, ending October 1, 2017.

Sonoco Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today declared a $.39 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 8, 2017, to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2017.

Sonoco to premiere expanded produce packaging line at PMA 2017

Sonoco will exhibit at PMA 2017 in New Orleans to showcase its newly expanded produce packaging capabilities. Due to the recent acquisitions of Peninsula Packaging and Clear Lam, Sonoco now offers the industry's broadest array of packaging solutions tailored to the needs of the fast-growing produce market.

Sonoco develops revolutionary rain-resistant adhesive and sealant cartridge

Sonoco has leveraged its world-class RainGuard® technology, previously applied to its Sonotube® forms, to develop a new fiber cartridge for adhesives, caulks and sealants designed to withstand inclement weather on construction sites. The cartridge can be used for traditional adhesives and sealants packaged in fiber cartridges, and is now available for the entire adhesives and sealants market.

Sonoco provides playful packaging for kids’ drink Jumbotonic

Colourful and convenient packaging for kids’ products catches the consumer’s eye on the shelf, and adds an element of fun to everyday use. Launched in Jumbo Toy stores just before Christmas 2016, Jumbotonic Kid Instant Choco is a chocolate drink powder that combines the high quality of other Gialousis products with playful and attractive packaging that might appeal to children and parents. For the collaboration for the Greek market, Gialousis, a major manufacturer of powdered beverage products, and Jumbo S.A., a leading Hellenic toy retailer, chose rigid paperboard containers from Sonoco Europe.

Case Study: Marchoc Gourmet Hot Chocolate

Sonoco's Greek customer Gialousis wanted to diversify its customer base in 2015 by launching a new, more premium line of gourmet, aromatic chocolate powdered drinks geared toward retail consumers. Ultimately, Sonoco developed a premium package that won awards for style.

Sonoco honored for Cubox packaging

Sonoco's Mexico City facility was recently awarded Stellar Container by the Mexican Packaging Association. It was selected as ergonomic, easy to open, innovatively portion-controlled and multi-packed, attractive, high-quality and sustainable. To read more about our rigid paper offerings, click below.

Sonoco’s 2016-2017 Corporate Responsibility Report shows steady progress

Sonoco has released its 2016-2017 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report, which is available on the Company’s website at www.sonoco.com/sustainability, celebrates Sonoco’s successful projects while reporting on the Company’s significant progress toward long-term sustainability goals.

Sonoco ThermoSafe Launches Reusable Range of Shipping Solutions

Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging, has launched a new range of reusable, universal solutions for the pharmaceutical and biologics markets. ChillTech® is a pre-qualified range of 2°C to 8°C PCM systems providing exceptional temperature control from 2 days up to 6 days for payloads from 4L to 40L. ChillTech® utilizes Sonoco ThermoSafe's patented Zero Bench-Time® technology, where systems can be packed-out straight from the freezer, saving customers space, time and money.

Sonoco Completes Acquisition of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.

We've completed our acquisition of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., a family-held developer and manufacturer of flexible and forming plastic packaging films. Clear Lam is a technology leader in the development, production and conversion of high barrier flexible and forming films used to package a variety of products for CPGs and retailers, with a focus on perishable foods.

Sonoco Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results

Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its second quarter, ending July 2, 2017.

Sonoco Names Philippe Guillemot to Board of Directors

Sonoco has announced that Philippe Guillemot has been named to its Board of Directors. “With approximately 20 percent of Sonoco’s sales emanating from our consumer and industrial packaging businesses in Europe, we are extremely pleased to add an experienced senior executive to our board who understands the changing European and global markets,” said Harris DeLoach, Sonoco’s executive chairman.

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Dole GO Berries!™ with Sonoco containers awarded Best New Packaging

Dole GO Berries!™, which utilizes Sonoco’s packaging, was awarded Best New Packaging as part of the Produce Innovation Awards at United Fresh 2017, an expo dedicated to innovation in produce and fresh foods. The berries are packaged in 3-packs of fun, snack-sized containers that offer snap, rinse and go convenience. The ventilated packaging promotes increased airflow around the berries, aiding cooling and improves freshness, while also making rinsing easy for consumers.

Sonoco IML design wins IMDA Best of Show

Sonoco has been awarded the Best Injection (IML) Package, Gold Award and the Best of Show Award at the eleventh annual IMDA Awards for its Tartex vegan pate containers. The IMDA Awards recognize the industry’s best in-mold labeled (IML) packaging, in-mold decorated (IMD) durable products and labels in multiple categories.

Sonoco Expands Clear Barrier Flexible Packaging Line to Include Liquid Pouches

Sonoco has expanded its popular ClearGuard™ portfolio of flexible packaging to include pouches for liquid or more viscous products. The expanded product line, able to withstand the rigors of the hot fill and retort cooking processes, will be on display at the Global Pouch Forum in Miami starting June 14.

Sonoco Launches PromoPeel™ Integrated Label Technology

Sonoco 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. The label lays flat, removes cleanly and eliminates scanning issues at the register.

Sonoco Issues 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders

Sonoco has released its 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is now available on the Company's website in the Investor Relations section. The report reviews Sonoco's 2016 financial performance and examines the Company's strategy to provide innovative packaging solutions to customers and long-term value creation to shareholders. The Company's Annual Meeting will be held April 19, 2017.

Sonoco Acquires Peninsula Packaging

Sonoco has completed the acquisition of Peninsula Packaging Company, a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables found in the fast-growing perimeter of retail supermarkets. Peninsula’s customer base includes most of the leading household names for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cascades Sonoco Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Birmingham, Ala., Facility

Cascades Sonoco, a joint venture of Sonoco and Cascades Inc. today announced the investment of approximately $16 million for the expansion of its existing Birmingham, Ala., facility. This investment in world-class water based coating technology will provide coated paper and paperboard substrates using its new FlexShield™, FluteSHIELD® and SurfSHIELD™ coating technology.

Sonoco to Invest $20 Million in New Atlanta-area Packaging Center

Sonoco announced it will invest $20 million in the development of a new packaging center to support Duracell’s new North America battery packaging operation.

Sonoco Reports 2017 Financial Guidance and Strategic Priorities

Sonoco (NYSE:SON) President and Chief Executive Officer Jack Sanders and members of the Company’s senior leadership team today provided the investment community in New York with an overview of the Company’s financial guidance and strategic priorities.

Sonoco Completes Sale of Rigid Plastics Blow Molding Operations to Amcor

Sonoco 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.

Sonoco Acquires Plastic Packaging Inc.

Sonoco has acquired Plastic Packaging Inc. (PPI), a privately held Hickory, N.C.-based flexible packaging company. Founded in 1957, PPI specializes in short-run, customized flexible packaging for consumer brands.

Sonoco Invests in New Equipment to Enhance High Performance Film Core Production

Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has made a significant investment in its high performance film core production equipment. The investment will enable Sonoco to provide enhanced quality cores for film markets where constantly increasing quality standards are so incredibly vital to the integrity of the film.

Sonoco ThermoSafe Acquires Laminar Medica Group

Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and a leading global provider of temperature-assurance packaging, has acquired the assets and operations of Laminar Medica in the United Kingdom and Czech Republic, from Clinimed (Holdings) Limited, a privately held specialty medical products company based in the U.K.