SONOCO LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00082196
Registered Address
C/O Sonoco Cores & Paper Ltd Stainland Board Mills, Holywell Green, Halifax, England, HX4 9PY
Status
Active
Employee Count
508
Turnover
£67,764,000
EBITDA
£6,991,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 October 1904
Nature of Business
17120 - Manufacture of paper and paperboard
Industries
Manufacturing
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
45%
31-60 Days
34%
After 60 Days
21%
Not Paid Within Terms51%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2019-08-09
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201812 Nov 20185731%37%32%95%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

EOM + 60 days

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

see last filed report.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

SONOCO LIMITED is a multinational company based in the United Kingdom that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions. The company was founded in 1899 and has since expanded its operations to over 33 countries, serving customers in various industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods.

The company's sustainability program, called "Better Packaging, Better Planet 2025," is focused on reducing its environmental impact through initiatives such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and promoting sustainable sourcing and recycling practices. SONOCO also works closely with its customers to develop sustainable packaging solutions that use biodegradable and recyclable materials.

Some of SONOCO's products and services include paperboard and plastic packaging, flexible packaging, and packaging machinery and equipment. The company also offers supply chain and logistics services to help its customers optimize their packaging processes.

The key people at SONOCO LIMITED include Robert Tiede, the President and CEO, and Rodger Fuller, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The company has a dedicated team of sustainability experts who work towards achieving its sustainability goals.

To learn more about SONOCO LIMITED and its products and services, customers can visit the company's website at www.sonoco.com. The registered office address for SONOCO LIMITED is One South Second Street, Hartsville, South Carolina, 29550, USA.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£31,000
Net Worth
£44,406,000
Total Current Assets
£40,274,000
Total Current Liabilities
£40,905,000

Company Location