Congratulations to Annet Arroyo for earning 2026 Student of the Year from the Calhoun Community College Work-Based Learning program! Since joining Sonoco, she has completed a welding apprenticeship, earned a two-year degree, acquired 40 work-based competencies six months early, performed efficient welding across every position and more. The manufacturing team in Hartselle, Alabama looks forward to having her join them as process technician soon! Explore Early Career opportunities at Sonoco: https://lnkd.in/edmG2FBa #BetterPackagingBetterLife #PeopleBuildBusinesses #ManufacturingApprentice
About us
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging. The Company had net sales of $7.5 billion from continuing operations in 2025 and has approximately 22,000 employees working in 265 operations in 37 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2026 as well as one of America’s Most Admired and Responsible Companies by Fortune and Newsweek and by USA TODAY’s list of America’s Climate Leaders. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com. Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world. It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row. Learn more at Sonoco.com.
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http://www.sonoco.com
External link for Sonoco
- Industry
- Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Hartsville, SC
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Packaging, Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Protective Packaging, Sustainability, Recycling, Packaging Services, Paper, Tubes & Cores, Temperature Assurance Packaging, and Healthcare
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Employees at Sonoco
Updates
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We are at interpack, Booth C34! Yesterday, we shared our perspective on circularity and how packaging innovation can support a more sustainable future. Our team is ready to discuss how we can help you navigate PPWR requirements and future-proof your packaging with our unified rigid paper container and metal packaging portfolio. Purchase your Interpack ticket: https://lnkd.in/esM7H5B9 #BetterPackagingBetterLife #Interpack2026 #ConsumerPackaging #Innovation
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See circularity in action today at 4:40 p.m. during interpack. Sonoco Strategic Account Manager, Sébastien Fabre, and Cristal Union Industrial Optimization Manager, Mathilde Navez, will share insights into how they redesigned instantly recognizable packaging to reduce plastic use by 80% with a right-for-purpose solution. View details: https://lnkd.in/e3bW-nK4 #BetterPackagingBetterLife #Interpack2026 #ConsumerPackaging #Innovation
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Sonoco is a winner at the DIELINE 2026 awards, the major global publication for packaging design! Portuguese Gold, produced by Fábrica de Conservas da Murtosa, uses Sonoco’s precision metal packaging to elevate the classic sardine tin with a monochromatic gold aluminum finish, advanced lithography and tactile embossing directly on the metal. “No paper label. No secondary packaging. Just recyclable monomaterial aluminum designed to protect, preserve and stand out." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-2PeVJf #BetterPackagingBetterLife #DIELINEAwards #PackagingDesign
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Happy Cinco de Mayo. 🍹 The margaritas are flowing, the music’s playing, and the good moments are easy to pour. In partnership with Lasco Foods, Inc this lightweight, paper can is designed to go wherever the celebration does, keeping things simple from the first pour to the last cheers.
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Are you ready for PPWR? Visit Sonoco at interpack Stand C34 to explore our innovative, future-ready rigid paper and metal packaging solutions, designed to support the industry’s transition toward PPWR. And join our experts for insights at 4:40 PM on May 11 at the Circularity Stage. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ei2HrwTs #BetterPackagingBetterLife #Interpack2026 #Circularity #PPWR
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Alabama Office of Apprenticeship recently recognized Sonoco Maintenance Supervisor of Plugs and Metco, James Harris, as the 2026 Region 1 Journeyworker. True to his team spirit, James accepted his award alongside fellow maintenance, 75% of which are FAME apprenticeship graduates! Congratulations on receiving this well-deserved recognition and making a meaningful impact on apprentices, James. Explore Sonoco’s apprenticeship programs: https://lnkd.in/eiu5yVwG #BetterPackagingBetterLife #PeopleBuildBusinesses #ManufacturingApprenticeships #AlabamaOfficeOfApprenticeship
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During our Annual Shareholders Meeting this month, we honored the service of former Sonoco Board Member Thomas Whiddon, who served on the Company’s Board for 25 years. Mr. Whiddon served as a financial expert for Sonoco's Audit Committee and previously as chair of the committee for many years. Pictured here are former Chairman and CEO Harris DeLoach, Former Board Member Thomas Whiddon, President and CEO Howard Coker and Chairman of the Board John Haley. Also honored was former Board member Blythe McGarvie (not pictured), who served on Sonoco's Board since 2014, most recently chairing the Financial Policy Committee.
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Thank you for connecting with us at ABRE Associação Brasileira de Embalagem 2026 Forum of Sustainability, in Brazil! As a packaging partner committed to innovation and sustainability, we enjoyed sharing our all-paper GreenCan® solution and exploring: - Recent packaging regulatory developments - Packaging’s role in driving circularity - Opportunities to strengthen relationships and connections Want to stay connected? Contact us: https://lnkd.in/eVhibe4p #BetterPackagingBetterLife #ABREForum #SustainablePackaging
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