Sonoco Products (SON)

Sonoco’s business is organized mainly around Consumer Packaging and Industrial Paper Packaging. Its consumer operations supply rigid paper containers, metal and plastic packaging, closures, and related solutions for branded and private-label products. This part of the company is closely tied to packaged food and everyday consumer staples, where customers value shelf appeal, product protection, convenience, and reliable high-volume production. The Consumer Packaging segment represents the largest contributor to revenue.

The Industrial Paper Packaging business gives Sonoco a different exposure. It manufactures tubes, cores, cones, protective packaging, uncoated recycled paperboard, and other paper-based products used by industrial customers and converters. These operations are supported by the company’s paper mills and recycling network, which help supply recovered fiber and paperboard for internal use and external sale.

Sonoco’s distinctive position comes from its mix of consumer-facing packaging and industrial materials, as well as its long operating history in paper-based packaging. The company competes in markets shaped by cost efficiency, sustainability requirements, raw material prices, and the need for packaging that can withstand complex logistics networks. Its broad customer base and manufacturing footprint make it a significant supplier within the global packaging industry.