Structural Posts & Assemblies
PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
Structural Posts & Assemblies
Prevent damage and ensure product integrity throughout the rigors of the distribution cycle with Sonoco. Designed for stacking, Sonoco’s recyclable structural posts and assemblies decrease the warehouse footprint needed for refrigerators, washers, electronics and more before shipping products.
Products
Sonopost® Corner Posts
Decrease costs of damage and employee labor. Sonoco’s ergonomic Sonopost® corner posts fit your product’s unique shape and size. With a variety of custom and pre-assembled protective solutions, we use recycled paper and proprietary manufacturing methods to produce designs that hold thousands of pounds.
Multi-Material Assemblies (MMA)
Protect from surface abrasion and clamping machine damage with Sonoco’s assemblies. Customized to support products throughout manufacturing, conveyance, handling, warehousing and distribution, our assemblies prevent costly product damage during every stop in the supply chain.
Our custom assemblies provide complete protection with a shipping base assembly that includes integrated cushioning and braces that fit with our Sonopost corner posts, formed paper door handle protectors and cross brace assemblies as well as a top assembly.
Designed to fit your specific product and process, we construct assemblies from a variety of packaging materials to ensure superior protection:
- Corrugated paper
- Lumber
- Sonoco cross brace
- Fasteners like adhesives, staples, etc.
Appliance Protective Packaging
Sonoco’s protective packaging decreases labor costs for appliance products:
- Washers
- Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Ranges
- Cooktops
- Microwaves
- Trash compactors
HVAC Protective Packaging
Sonoco’s Sonopost corner posts and cushion assemblies safely protect HVAC products:
- Condensers
- Large commercial HVAC units
- Furnaces
- Air handlers
- Packaging terminal air conditioners (PTAC)
Other Industry Protective Packaging
Sonoco’s protective packaging safeguards power generation and other costly products:
- Large electronics
- Office furniture
- Fitness equipment
- Medical equipment
- Doors
- Windows
- Grills
- Water Heaters
- Kitchen sinks
- Bathtubs
- Toilets
Advanced Technology That Proves Assembly Packaging Before Production
Get the full-service packaging advantage with Sonoco. From designing and testing to production, our cutting-edge technology enables open lab testing that assesses concepts and proves protective solutions before production begins.
Global Operations Across the Western Hemisphere
Meet your supply chain needs with Sonoco’s global footprint. With locations across the Western Hemisphere, our broad network of paper mills and converting operations supply you with consistent protective solutions across the world. Our manufacturing redundancy ensures maximum operational efficiency with built-in contingency—increasing your productivity and supporting your volume growth.
Knowledgeable Packaging Experts Who Deliver Value
Solve packaging challenges before they occur with Sonoco’s extensive manufacturing, retail and warehouse storage experts. We leverage our state-of-the-art laboratory’s testing machinery, prototype equipment and line for proof-of-concept and full-scale production to protect your products and brand reputation throughout the supply chain.
Protective Packaging That Stacks More Units
Securely stack more units for longer periods of time. Reducing total costs from damage, warehouse storage and more, Sonoco’s Sonopost corner posts and cushion assemblies strengthen your brand image with superior stacking strength, clamp handling and crush resistance.
Secondary Packaging That Eliminates Waste
Reduce secondary packaging and landfill costs with Sonoco’s 100% recyclable protective packaging. We make our corner posts and assemblies with 100% recycled paper to promote circularity and support your sustainability goals.