Sonoco packaging and industrial products

Sonoco Products Company is a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging and industrial solutions. Founded in 1899 as the Southern Novelty Company, it initially focused on producing paper cones for the textile industry. Over more than a century, it has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise known for its innovation in fiber-based and metal packaging.

The company's manufacturing footprint is truly global, with hundreds of operations across approximately 40 countries, including significant presences in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. While its corporate roots and headquarters remain firmly in Hartsville, South Carolina, its production facilities are distributed worldwide to serve a diverse international clientele ranging from food and beverage brands to personal care and industrial manufacturers.

As of 2026, Sonoco remains a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange. It has recently undergone strategic portfolio transformations, including the significant divestiture of its thermoformed packaging business and the multi-billion dollar acquisition of Eviosys to strengthen its position in the metal packaging market. Its ownership is primarily held by major institutional investors.