2008-08-25 23:31:02 -
www.sonoco.com - Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced a 10 percent price increase on the plastic cartridges and plungers it supplies into the adhesives and sealants marketplace. The increase went into effect Aug. 15.
"The adjustment in price is a direct reflection of the escalating costs in resins,
energy, freight and converting," said Bob Puechl, division vice president and general manager - Rigid Plastics.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $4.0 billion global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with 334 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85 nations. For more information on the Company, visit our Web site at
www.sonoco.com/.
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Roger Schrum, 843-339-6018
roger.schrum@sonoco.com