ExpansionJul 30, 2026, 04:47 PM
Sonoco Invests $25M+ to Expand Wood Reels Manufacturing Capacity
AI Summary
Sonoco Products Company announced continued investment to expand its Wood Reels manufacturing and assembly footprint. The company has invested over $25 million since 2024 to meet surging demand for power and communications cable packaging, driven by AI data center growth and power grid modernization. These investments have increased manufacturing capacity and footprint by more than 30% across its Hartselle, Alabama, and Jefferson, Texas sites.
Key Highlights
- Sonoco invested over $25 million since 2024 to expand Wood Reels manufacturing.
- Expanded manufacturing capacity and footprint by more than 30%.
- Hartselle site to add 15% incremental nailed wood manufacturing capacity.
- Hartselle manufacturing floorspace to increase by about 33%.
- Operates 22 assembly centers across the country.
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