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Sonoco to Modernize and Expand URB Production at Richmond, VA Mill

$SONPress releaseNov 2, 2026, 4:10 PM ETRead the release

Sonoco announced a $40 million investment over two years to modernize and expand URB production at its Richmond, VA paperboard mill. The project adds roughly 9,000 tons of annual capacity while maintaining current output of about 120,000 tons, with construction starting in early 2027 and a second phase targeted for completion by end of 2028.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
40000000
Mills operated
10
Paper machines
16
Completion target
end of 2028
Capacity addition tons
9000
Total urb capacity tons
1200000
Richmond annual output tons
120000

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