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Summary will describe the product, service or market in general terms of Sonoco's ability to be innovative in its offerings
 
Technology and business applications: Using the latest in e-business and information technology, we have redefined and streamlined the order fulfillment process. Everything from inventory control and scheduling to tracking and billing—it is all done in real time. >>>
Retort Center of Excellence: Sonoco's Retort Center of Excellence provides physical and analytical testing. Capabilities include package compatibility testing with 80º and 100º storage chambers. A stock Rotomat retort chamber is available for partial- or full-water immersion. >>>
Protective packaging engineering and testing center: Sonoco owns and operates a 12,000-square-foot climate controlled protective packaging engineering and testing center that is certified by the International Safe Transit Association. >>>
Pilot plant: Sonoco uses its pilot plant as a testing ground to make it easier for customers to enter new markets or try new packages. Adjacent to Sonoco's packaging development center, customers are able to see 3-D mock-ups and physical package prototypes based on engineering designs. >>>
Molded plastics engineering and design: For the best in injection molding thermoforming or blow molding, Sonoco is a one-stop shop. With more than 50 years in business, Sonoco's extensive technical capabilties range from mid-plane modeling to virtual and physical prototyping. >>>
Testing services: Sonoco's dedicated team of paper scientists provide world-class laboratory testing services to support the company's businesses. In addition, these services are also available to customers. >>>
European testing services: Part of Sonoco-Alcore's value adding services includes product and process testing. Here are some examples: >>>
Packaging Development Center: Sonoco packaging specialists work in one of the world's most advanced packaging development centers to assist customers in meeting specific packaging requirements. >>>
Innovation Center: Sonoco recently opened an innovation center in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to delivering innovative packaging supply chain solutions for many of Procter & Gamble's major brands. >>>
 
 
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