Sonoco to Increase Uncoated Paperboard Prices in EMEA Region

Sonoco Products Company's unit, Sonoco S.a.r.l., will raise paperboard prices by 60 Euro per ton in the EMEA region starting September 15, 2026, citing inflation and geopolitical pressures. The increase aims to offset rising energy and transportation costs. Sonoco operates 19 plants and 5 paperboard mills in Europe, with $7.5 billion in 2025 net sales.

Sonoco Products Company appointed Francesco Giannolo as vice-president and general manager for its EMEA consumer packaging business. Giannolo, who joined in 2019, will report to Ernest Haynes, head of the company's global consumer packaging segment, which generates $5.2bn in yearly sales. Sonoco reported $7.5bn in net sales in 2025.

Sonoco Products Company reported Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended June 28, 2026. The company said productivity and cost control offset higher logistics and raw material costs. Industrial Paper Packaging operating profit rose 4% year over year and 29% sequentially; Consumer Packaging operating profit fell about 5% but rose 22% sequentially. Record Q2 operating cash flow was $301 million and free cash flow $237 million. Sonoco reaffirmed full-year guidance and targeted margin gains of 200 bps

SONOCO PRODUCTS CO (SON) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99 2 ex99q22026earningsrelease.htm EX-99 Document July 22, 2026 Sonoco Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Hartsville, S.C., U.S. - Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SON), a Mid-cap Value global packaging company, today reported financial results for t

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