Sonoco adds POP contract packaging

REPORTING FROM PACK EXPO: The Packaging Services (SPS) division of Sonoco (Hartsville, SC) now offers contract packaging services of the point-of-purchase displays that it manufactures.

Oct 31, 2000

SPS will manage design, production, packing and shipping of the product. This outsourcing service is geared towards limited quantities of product positioned for special promotions, holidays or store-specific sales events.

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