Sonoco Industrial & Specialty Plastics announced a significant increase in the production of filtration cores at its Chatham, NY, plant. The strategic move is in response to the growing global demand for high-quality filtration core plastics, driven by advancements in industrial and consumer applications.

According to recent industry reports, the global demand for plastics, including those used in filtration cores, has substantially increased. The apparent consumption of plastics industry goods in the U.S. alone rose by 13.7% to $393.3 billion in 2022. The surge underscores the critical role that plastics and plastic products play in the global economy.

“This increase in production capacity, coupled with our seasonal efforts, will enable us to meet the growing needs of our customers and continue to deliver the high-quality products they expect from Sonoco,” says Allene Sterritt, filtration market manager at Sonoco Industrial & Specialty Plastics.

The company is ramping up production to meet the heightened demand. In addition to increasing production, they are implementing seasonal efforts to optimize filtration core production. The plant’s state-of-the-art facilities and advanced manufacturing processes ensure that our filtration cores feature superior structural strength, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.