Sonoco Implementing Price Increase for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard in Europe

HARTSVILLE, S.C., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today announced it is implementing a €60 per ton, £50 for UK market, price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) sold in Europe effective for deliveries after 15^th April 2024.

“This price adjustment has become necessary to offset the higher input cost caused by general inflation and the current challenging economic climate,” said Nikolaj Thybo, Vice President Sales & Marketing Paper Europe. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely and take all action needed to support our customer base here in Europe.”

Contact Information:
Lisa Weeks
Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications
lisa.weeks@sonoco.com
843-383-7524

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With net sales of approximately $6.8 billion in 2023, the Company has approximately 23,000 employees working in more than 300 operations around the world, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. With our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products and a better world for our customers, employees, and communities. Sonoco was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. For more information on the Company, visit our website at sonoco.com.