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Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has partnered with Integrated Systems, Inc. to enhance its advanced manufacturing automation strategy. This collaboration aims to improve the efficiency of Sonoco's global manufacturing operations by leveraging ISI's 25 years of automation experience.

ISI will support Sonoco in developing and executing its automation strategy, including designing, building, and programming custom robotics systems. The partnership reflects Sonoco's commitment to innovation, with annual capital dedicated to automation projects that will address complex production challenges.

Sonoco (NYSE:SON) announced a price increase of 8% on CPET and PP thermoformed plastic trays and bowls, effective February 22, 2021. The company cites ongoing inflation and rising costs as the primary reasons for this adjustment. Rolfe Olsen, Segment Vice President, emphasized that despite efforts to offset these costs through manufacturing productivity and supply chain optimization, the current economic conditions necessitate passing costs to customers.

Sonoco (NYSE: SON) has announced its schedule for upcoming investor conference calls to discuss quarterly financial results. The calls will occur on specific dates for each quarter in 2021, beginning with the Fourth Quarter 2020 results on February 11, 2021, at 11 a.m. ET. Following this, the First Quarter 2021 results will be discussed on April 22, 2021, with the same timing for subsequent quarters. The live webcasts will be available on their website, with replays accessible for seven days post-event.

Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. has announced a 7% price increase for paper-based tubes and cores, effective from January 18, 2021. This decision aims to address rising costs that the company has absorbed through optimization efforts. Karsten Kemmerling, Director of Sales and Marketing, emphasized the necessity of this adjustment to secure materials and maintain a robust supply chain. Sonoco-Alcore operates 29 plants and 5 mills across Europe, contributing to Sonoco's overall operations.

Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. has announced a price increase of 7% for paper-based tubes and cores, effective January 18, 2021. This decision comes in response to ongoing cost increases due to general inflation and supply chain challenges. The company’s Director of Sales and Marketing emphasized the need to pass these costs to maintain a strong supply chain. Despite potential challenges from Brexit, Sonoco positions its local UK raw material supply as a strength for customer security.

Sonoco-Alcore S.a.r.l. will increase prices by €60 (£50) per tonne on all recycled paperboard grades in EMEA regions, effective January 1, 2021. This price hike is a response to the surging costs and limited availability of waste paper across Europe, which has compelled the company to pass these costs onto the market after absorbing them throughout 2020. Phil Woolley, Division Vice President – Paper Europe, indicated that the company had no alternative but to implement this increase.

Sonoco, a leader in sustainable packaging, announced its partnership with the Digital Watermarks Initiative Holy Grail 2.0, aimed at enhancing recycling efficiency in the EU. With over 85 partners, the initiative focuses on using digital watermark technology to improve sorting of packaging waste. This advancement aligns with Sonoco's ongoing commitment to sustainable practices, highlighted by its EnviroSense® line. The watermarks will aid in identifying packaging materials for better recycling, while also providing consumers and brands enhanced information about the products.

Sonoco (NYSE: SON) announced a 5% price increase for all rigid paper containers and closures in North America, effective January 15, 2021. The decision, according to Vice President Ernest Haynes, is prompted by rising raw material costs and operational challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased prices aim to recover costs associated with steel and recovered paper, as well as labor and inventory carrying expenses. Sonoco emphasizes its commitment to maintaining supply continuity for customers during these turbulent times.