HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2008--Sonoco (NYSE:
SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, will
implement a minimum 5 percent increase on all of its tube and core
products shipped in the United States and Canada, it was announced
today by John Colyer, Sonoco's vice president, Industrial Products
North America. The price increase, which will be in addition to an
energy surcharge announced in June, will become effective September
15, 2008.
"The price increase reflects recent increases in paper and other
raw material costs," said Colyer.
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
http://www.sonoco.com/.
CONTACT: Sonoco
Roger Schrum, 843-339-6018
roger.schrum@sonoco.com
SOURCE: Sonoco