HARTSVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), the market and technology leader in the
manufacturing of fiber-based concrete forms, will introduce the Sonovoid®
concrete void form product line next week at the World of Concrete trade
show in Las Vegas.
Sonovoid concrete void forms are used in the construction of
cast-in-place concrete where expansive soils are present, providing
temporary support for cast-in-place floors, beams and walls until the
concrete can support itself on drilled piles or caissons. Over time, the
corrugated paper used in the construction of the void form is engineered
to absorb moisture from the surrounding environment. This moisture
causes the void form to lose its structural integrity, thus allowing the
soil to expand without causing damage to the foundation.
Environmentally sustainable Sonovoid products are made entirely of
fiber-based corrugated paper and finished with a thin wax coating,
making them water-resistant, lightweight and biodegradable. The patented
design is engineered to be constructed without glues or mechanical
fasteners, providing several advantages over other products in the
marketplace, such as quick, clean and hassle-free assembly without the
added cost of glues or special assembly equipment. The design includes
special endcaps, which provide extra strength and prevent the concrete
from penetrating the void at the caisson or pile.
Sonoco entered the void form market with the 2008 acquisition of
VoidForm International, formerly based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
“Sonoco’s production capabilities and extensive distributor network are
uniquely well-suited to include the Sonovoid product line,” said Marcy
J. Thompson, Sonoco’s division vice president and general manager,
Industrial Products – North America. “We’re particularly proud to offer
this product line, because it’s not only superior in quality, but also
environmentally sustainable.”
Within the product line, Sonovoid Beam void forms are used for the
construction of concrete beams or walls, and Sonovoid Slab void forms
are used for the construction of concrete foundations or floors. Custom
pile or pier void cutouts are available upon request. Sonovoid products
are engineered to meet ISO 9001 standards, and comply with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers’ specifications for void forms.
Sonoco will display the Sonovoid product line in booth S10639 at World
of Concrete, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Feb.
3 – 6. To learn more about Sonovoid concrete void forms and other
building products from Sonoco, call 888-766-8823 or email scott.ferguson@sonoco.com.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $4.0 billion global manufacturer of
industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services,
with more than 300 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/.
Source: Sonoco
Sonoco
Ginny T. Jones, 843-639-7187
ginny.jones@sonoco.com