Sonoco Products (NYSE:SON) (NYSE: SON) is a global provider of diversified consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and related services. Founded in 1899 in Hartsville, South Carolina, the company began as a producer of paper cones for the textile industry and has since evolved into one of the world’s largest packaging firms. Sonoco’s product portfolio spans rigid paper and plastic containers, flexible packaging, thermoformed packaging, recyclable and reusable packaging solutions, and specialty components such as tubes and cores.
The company operates through several business segments, including Consumer Packaging, Industrial Paper Packaging, Protective Solutions, and Packaging Services. Consumer Packaging offers items like metal cans, composite cans, and plastic containers for food, beverage, and household products. Industrial Paper Packaging supplies paperboard tubes, cores, and cones that serve industries ranging from textiles and telecommunications to chemicals and construction. Protective Solutions delivers foam cushioning, molded fiber products, and engineered packaging systems designed to safeguard high-value and fragile goods during transportation.
With a presence in over 80 countries, Sonoco leverages a network of manufacturing facilities, customer service centers, and research and development labs across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The company places significant emphasis on sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental footprint through material innovation, recycling initiatives and energy-efficient operations. Sonoco’s global reach and commitment to customer-driven design enable it to serve a diverse clientele, including major consumer brands, industrial enterprises, and e-commerce distributors.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Stuart IV, Sonoco continues to focus on long-term growth through strategic acquisitions, product innovation, and operational excellence. The company’s management team prioritizes safety, quality and continuous improvement, fostering a culture aimed at delivering value to customers, employees and shareholders. As a publicly traded corporation with more than a century of history, Sonoco remains dedicated to advancing packaging technologies and sustainable practices in the global marketplace.
