Global packaging firm Sonoco has announced plans to shut down Carrickmacross packaging facility in County Monaghan, Ireland, in November 2013.

Sonoco, a diversified global packaging company, has completed an 18,000ft² expansion at its Waynesville thermoforming facility in North Carolina.

US-based packaging company Sonoco has completed the 18,000ft² expansion of its thermoforming location in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Sonoco’s net income dropped for the second successive quarter but year-on-year figures were boosted by figures relating to the acquisition of Tegrant

Sonoco, Paper Pak Industries, and Bunzl Distribution have introduced UltraFreshSystem for packaging fresh-cut produce.

Sonoco has unveiled a tray which is part of a system that they claim will increase the shelf life for fresh-cut produce.