Sonoco Closing Ohio Paperboard Mill

Hartsville, S.C.—Sonoco announced that it will permanently close its Lancaster, Ohio, uncoated recycled paperboard mill, effective May 16, 2009, according to James Harrell, division vice president and general manager, Paper North America.

The mill, located at 831 S. Memorial Drive, has the capacity to annually produce approximately 56,000 tons of paperboard which has been used primarily to supply the company’s industrial products converting operations. The plant closure will impact 58 employees. The company will offer severance pay, benefits continuation and outplacement assistance to employees.