Sonoco, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, unveiled today the new identity of its European metal packaging business, previously known as Eviosys – now Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA. Following the strategic acquisition completed in December 2024, today marks a pivotal step forward in Sonoco’s commitment to sustainable packaging innovation.
With the integration of Eviosys, Sonoco’s presence in the EMEA region has surged from 14% to more than 40% of the Company’s global sales. The acquisition positions Sonoco, already an established leader in metal packaging in the United States, as a pivotal player in the European packaging landscape.
Now the world’s largest metal packaging manufacturer, Sonoco has almost quadrupled the number of its metal packaging plants worldwide through the acquisition, only enhancing Sonoco’s ability to deliver unparalleled value, operational agility, and scalability to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands across multiple markets. Building on Eviosys’ strong heritage of innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, Sonoco will continue to leverage its global reach and resources to support customers through increased production capacity, enhanced printing capabilities, and ongoing investment in renewable and efficient energy solutions.
Speaking on the announcement Howard Coker, President and CEO of Sonoco, said: “Today marks a significant milestone as Eviosys officially becomes Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA. Guided by our vision of ‘Better Packaging. Better Life.’, we are driven to support our customers, communities, and planet with solutions that make a real difference. By adding our EMEA expertise with our existing footprint, we now have become a global leader in metal packaging.”
Tomás López, CEO of Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA, commented: “Today, we are embarking on a new chapter as Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA. This transformation is a powerful statement of our ambition to lead in sustainable metal packaging while honouring the legacy of Eviosys. Our 200-year journey has been defined by innovation and a commitment to doing the right things for brands, people, and our planet.”
Today’s consumers increasingly choose metal packaging for its circularity, food waste reduction and versatile credentials. Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA is uniquely positioned to support FMCG brands in meeting these expectations and even going further as the most advanced in sustainability. The company recently received the Ecovadis platinum medal with the grade of 100/100 in the environment category for the second year in a row. Also honoured multiple times across Europe for innovation excellence is Horizon™, Orbit™ 66, and Ecopeel™.
Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA operates 45 state-of-the-art metal packaging facilities across 17 countries, with 26 billion products manufactured annually. Supported by a skilled local workforce of more than 6,400 colleagues, the business delivers tailored solutions with agility, innovation, and creativity.
