Sonoco Details

Sonoco

Company Profile:

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $3.6 billion global manufacturer of industrial and consumer packaging and services with more than 300 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85 nations. Sonoco's experience in protective packaging and commitment to sustainability led the company to investigate cleaner, greener and more effective ways to transport a wide variety of products. Unlike heavy traditional pallets, the new Firma line of carriers are designed to be lighter and cleaner, reducing freight costs and lessening the potential for workplace injuries and debris.

With $14 billion in annual sales, Tyco Fire & Security includes more than 60 brands which are represented in over 100 countries. Tyco Fire & Security develops innovative solutions using RFID for retail and manufacturing supply chains. Its products are designed to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property. ADT Security Services, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, is the largest single provider of electronic security services to more than six million commercial, government and residential customers throughout the United States.

Key Products:
Stronger, slip-resistant RFID pallets made from 100% recycled plastics. FirmaMax^TM plastic carriers from Sonoco are built for use in a wide range of industries including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and consumer products. Made from a proprietary blend of 100% recycled resins these patented designs allow production of high quality pallets more quickly. Anti-skid grommets reduce or eliminate sliding and product displacement. Plastic recycled from a variety of products — including discarded pill bottles — helps control material costs while reducing environmental waste. High value products shipped on FirmaMax carriers can enjoy maximum security and traceability throughout the supply chain with cutting edge RFID applications from Tyco's ADT solutions. As a world leader in RFID foundation solutions, modular and flexible applications from ADT are compatible with your existing infrastructure, and enable significant savings through lower labor and inventory costs, more rapid transaction processing, improved data collection accuracy and reduced shrinkage. FirmaMax plastic carriers with RFID technology from ADT raise the bar in performance, security, traceability and sustainability. They overcome the drawbacks of conventional wood or typical plastic pallets and stand up to abuse like no other pallet on the market.

Website:
www.sonoco.com/sites/sonocotranspack/firmamax-plasticcarriers-overview.html