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Sonoco to showcase the latest developments at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2022
20 May 2022
Sonoco’s rigid paper containers are used to package some of the world’s most iconic food brands. Many of its most recent innovations will be on display in Birmingham later this month.
Webinar: Sort It! Helping the public adapt to the UK’s future recycling regime
18 May 2022
The UK Government’s proposed EPR legislation seeks to boost recycling rates in the UK, and to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill or for incineration. This is a goal Sonoco wholeheartedly shares and is continually working towards.
EPR & Beyond
28 February 2022
The UK Government’s proposed EPR legislation seeks to boost recycling rates in the UK, and to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill or for incineration. This is a goal Sonoco wholeheartedly shares and is continually working towards.
IOSH Safety Training
20 January 2022
Here at Sonoco, we stand by the belief that safety isn’t expensive, it’s priceless! We sat down with our European Health and Safety Director Mark Wadsworth to discuss the recent completion of the IOSH Safety qualification in our UK plants.
Premier Foods reduce gravy Bisto’s environmental impact
12 January 2022
Sonoco’s fully recyclable paperboard packaging solution will help Premier Foods to remove 40 tonnes of packaging used for its best-selling gravy Bisto drum, as it aims to reduce its environmental footprint.
Sonoco Europe to present new and unique sustainable packaging solutions at NatExpo 2021
20 October 2021
Sonoco will be showcasing the practicality and environmental benefits of its new EnviroStick™ for the beauty market and its Greencan® solution at the event.
pladis Further Boosts Sustainability Credentials Through Sonoco’s Fully Recyclable EnviroCan™
29 July 2021
The leading global snack manufacturer is taking full advantage of Sonoco’s EnviroCan™ range for its Mini Cheddars, Cheeselets, Cracker Crisps and Twiglets products.
Sonoco Gears up for Summer Rollout of Recyclable Sonopost® Technology in Europe
30 June 2021
Sonoco Protective Solutions,
announced the expansion of its proprietary Sonopost® packaging technology into Europe. Utilizing current manufacturing infrastructure, strategically located to support this growing opportunity, Sonoco Protective Solutions will expand with a new Sonopost manufacturing operation in Sochaczew, Poland this summer.
Sonoco Boosts Sustainability Credentials with INCPEN Membership
12 May 2021
Sonoco Europe has become a member of the Industry Council for Packaging & the Environment (INCPEN). This represents an important step in Sonoco’s ongoing effort to further develop its sustainability and corporate social responsibility credentials – and to help promote environmental awareness and decisive action in the wider packaging industry.
Sonoco Consumer Products Europe signs agreement with ACE UK
22 March 2021
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE UK) and Sonoco Europe have signed an agreement which provides a UK-wide recycling solution for paper containers with metal ends, through ACE UK’s Bring Bank collection scheme.
Starting a new role during a pandemic: Interview with Joe Curtis
25 February 2021
We caught up with Joe Curtis, Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer at Sonoco Consumer Products Europe, to hear how he has coped with the challenges of moving to a new house and starting a new role during a pandemic.
Designed to Appeal: Sonoco at the FachPack 2019
6 November 2020
Safe, convenient and sustainable: the demands on modern consumer packaging are diverse and can vary greatly from product to product.
Sonoco offers a wide array of packaging services that serve CPG brands from start to finish -- from product protection, to shelf appeal, to global brand consistency, to packing and shipping services.
Industrial Solutions
Turn to Sonoco for a variety of products in more than 30 markets. From tubes and cores to fully customised mold and part construction solutions, including specialised packaging and technical parts under specific standards and regulation.
Medical Devices & Disposables
We have produced millions of parts with high optical properties used in Diagnostic and Clinical Chemistry instruments.
Temperature Assured Packaging
Sonoco ThermoSafe is a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging for the safe and efficient transport of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and other temperature-sensitive products.
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