May 2024 marks a monumental milestone for Sonoco — globally headquartered in Hartsville, S.C. — 125 fantastic years in the packaging industry. From a team of 12 in a rented warehouse to Fortune 500 status with an international team of approximately 23,000 across more than 300 operations, Sonoco proudly serves some of the world’s best-known brands in industrial, consumer and several other markets.
As the company looks ahead to the next 125 years, South Carolina and the world, alike, are eager to see how Sonoco’s talented, multinational teams continue to innovate and serve customers, shareholders, suppliers and communities with sustainable packaging solutions.
Hear about what this milestone means to the company and explore its history from 1899 to today, here.
As part of the S.C. Commerce "Launch to Legacy" campaign, President and CEO Howard Coker attributes South Carolina's strong technical college system and low corporate tax rate to the company's success story.
For more information about what makes South Carolina the best place for any business’ “Launch to Legacy” journey, visit www.sclaunchtolegacy.com.
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