Sonoco introduces its most durable, water-resistant form at World of
Concrete
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), the
market and technology leader in the design and manufacture of concrete
column forms, today announced the North American launch of Sonotube(R)
Commercial, the Company's most durable, water-resistant concrete form.
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Sonoco's new Sonotube Commercial brand form offers exceptional tear
resistance and its strength allows it to stand up to full liquid head
pressures of up to 20 feet. The Sonotube Commercial form is more water-
resistant than other paper forms and able to withstand 72 hours or more of
rainfall.
"Concrete contractors face increasing needs to fast-track projects by
using more efficient forming methods. Sonotube Commercial forms are lighter
and more versatile than steel and fiberglass forms. As a result, they are
easier to handle and can make the job site safer," said John M. Colyer,
Jr., Sonoco's vice president and general manager-Industrial Products
Division, North America. "It was important that Sonoco provide the most
efficient and durable forms that contractors can count on."
The patent-pending, poly-woven design of the Sonotube Commercial form
makes it perfect for distributors, concrete sub-contractors and general
contractors who face demanding commercial grade applications, Colyer said.
"Sonotube Commercial forms deliver a more functional, versatile and
economic alternative to steel and fiberglass forms," he said. "They are
ideal forms for applications such as commercial buildings, parking garages,
stadiums, residential structures and footings."
"We are constantly looking for products that save time and money and
that gives us more scheduling flexibility," said Bob Miller, sales manager
for Atlas Construction Specialties in Seattle, Washington, who recently
used Sonotube Commercial 36- and 48-inch diameter forms on a major public
works project. "We like the lower cost and flexibility of paper forms, but
up until now, we were forced to use steel or fiberglass when the job calls
for very large columns or when we know the forms will be exposed to harsh
weather for an extended period of time. Sonotube Commercial forms give us
economy, versatility and strength. It has been raining straight for almost
a month here, and we were able to stay on schedule by using this product,
while keeping costs down for our customer."
The Sonotube Commercial form is available in standard sizes, from 6 to
60 inches in diameter, and in lengths of either 12 or 20 feet. Custom sizes
are also available upon request.
For more information about Sonotube Commercial and the entire line of
Sonotube products, visit http://www.sonotube.com. Information is also
available at Sonoco's World of Concrete booth S10826.
About Sonoco
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), founded in 1899, is a global manufacturer of
industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with
more than 300 operations in 35 countries serving customers in some 85
nations. For more information about the Company, visit
http://www.sonoco.com/.
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