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Sonoco invests $40M to modernize and expand Richmond, VA paperboard mill, boosting capacity by 9,000 tons.

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02 Nov 2026, 23:10 WIB
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Sonoco invests $40M to modernize and expand Richmond, VA paperboard mill, boosting capacity by 9,000 tons.

Sonoco Products Company announced a $40 million investment over two years to modernize and expand its Richmond, Virginia paperboard mill. This upgrade aims to improve manufacturing capabilities, product quality, and operating efficiency, increasing annual production capacity by about 9,000 tons. The project will be done in phases, starting in early 2027, with minimal disruption to current output. This investment supports Sonoco's long-term growth and commitment to innovation in recycled paperboard production.

Sonoco's planned $40 million investment to expand its Richmond mill comes as Pluang's Basic Materials sector shows mixed activity. For readers following this sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Nov 03, 2026 04:11 WIB: out of 83 priced stocks, 53 rose and 29 fell. Notable movers include Sherwin-Williams Company with a price of USD 352.39 and a 1-day change of +5.95%, Gold Fields Limited at USD 33.05 down 5.89%, and Calumet Inc. at USD 46.80 down 5.79%.

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