Conitex Sonoco is a global packaging solutions provider recognized for producing corrugated pallets tailored for the textile industry, enhancing the export of spun yarn with no recorded pallet failures since 2006. These pallets are lightweight, recyclable, customizable, and comply with ISPM-15 regulations, providing significant benefits like reduced shipping costs and environmental impact. The company's innovative design includes moisture-resistant technology and capabilities to support heavy loads, positioning it as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

1. Corrugated Pallets:
Expertly Engineered for Strength & Performance

2. Conitex Sonoco:
Who We Are
 A global packaging solutions group
 A fully owned subsidiary of Sonoco
Products Company
 13 physical locations in over 10
countries & across 4 continents
 Our Product Divisions Include:
 Paper
 Converting
 Flexible Products
 Adhesives
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3. Global Presence. Local Service.
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Mexico
Brazil
Spain
UK
Italy
Greece
India
Indonesia
China
Taiwan
Manufacturing & Distribution ( LoadRunner MFG)
USA
Sales & Service
Conitex Sonoco - Division Headquarters
Warehouse/Distribution
Sonoco Corporate Headquarters

4. Sonoco Products
Company
 Established in 1899
 Revenue: $5.39 billion in 2018
 One of the largest diversified
global packaging companies
 21,000+ employees
 335 operations in 33 countries
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5. Conitex Sonoco
and LoadRunner
The Conitex Sonoco brand is a
recognized leader in the textile industry
producing over 1.5 billion paper cones
and tubes per year for spinning and
winding plants in over 50 countries
worldwide.
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6. How did Conitex
Sonoco become
a Manufacturer
of Corrugated
Pallets?
Our textile customers needed a
custom one-way export pallet for
their textile yarn packages.
Since 2006, our customers have
exported over one million tons of
spun yarn on our pallets without a
single pallet failure.
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7. Benefits of Corrugated Pallets
 Lightweight – (avg. 10-14 lbs) Freight savings/ reduces
carbon emissions, ergonomic & safe
 Ideal for Export – No heat treatment required
 Compliant to ISPM-15 and OSHA regulation
 100% Recyclable – Bales easily with other corrugated
products
 Hygienic – Free from mold, fungus, splinters and other
contaminants
 Customizable – Custom sizes and die cutting
competitive to wood pallets. Optional printing,
branding and barcoding available.
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8. Lightweight
 Average weight of 10-14 lbs.
compared to 35-50+ lb. weight of
wood pallets
 Empowers a broader spectrum of
labor/employee base to perform
related job duties
 Reduces strain on back, joints and
hands and work-related injuries
 Reduces hearing damage
associated with dropping/handling
heavier wood pallets
 Stacks safely for easy storage
 Reduces shipping costs
 Reduces fuel consumption and
carbon emissions
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9. Ideal Export
Pallet
 ISPM-15 Compliant
means no heat-
treatment or fumigation
of pallet required.
 Switching from wood
pallet reduces container
weight by average of
600 lbs. for a reduction
in shipping costs.
 Custom design options
to fit more per container
load.
 Moisture resistant to
typical container
environments.
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10. Sustainable
 Made from 75 – 90%
recycled material
 100% recyclable &
biodegradable
 Lightweight lowers
fuel consumption and
carbon emissions
 Made from
Sustainable Forestry
Initiative certified
materials
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11. Hygienic
 Free from mold
 Free from insects
 Free from splinters
 Free from nails and other metal
 Contaminant-free for controlled
environments
 Medical Device
 Healthcare
 Pharmaceutical
 Food
 Rubber
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12. Highly
Customizable
for your
Specific
Application
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13. Moisture
Resistant
The LoadRunner®
corrugated pallet can
withstand high levels of
moisture such as those
used in the textile yarn
conditioning processes.
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14. Core
Technology
 Our anti-wicking cores
maintain their structural
integrity even in
moist/humid conditions.
 Core and runner
placement is designed to
carry the distributed
weight of the product.
 Superior to honeycomb or
other layered corrugated
block methods which are
susceptible to moisture.
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15. Material Handling &
Warehousing
Yes
 Forklifts
 Pallet Jacks
 Conveyor Systems
 2 Way Entry
 4 Way Entry
 Truckload
Shipments
No
 Open racking*
 Open Conveyors*
 Standing water or
Wet /Outdoor
Conditions
 Rough Handling/
Slewing Pallet
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*A wood pallet can be used as support for open racking or open conveyor
systems. Alternatively, plywood can be used for support on open
conveyor systems.

16. Pallet Construction
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Top Sheet
Bottom Sheet
Runners
High Strength
Core Technology
Shown with optional 4-way runners and pallet jack access.

17. Pallet Construction Options
Top Sheet
 Solid
 Die Cut
 Single, Double or
Triple Wall
 Honeycomb
Bottom Sheet
 Solid
 Die Cut (wheel access)
Runners
 2 way (solid)
 4 way (w/entry)
Other Options
 Printing
 Logo/branding
 RFID/ QR Code
 Barcode
 Decals/Labels
 Custom configurations
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Superior Load
Performance
Supports heavy loads from
500 – 3,000+ lbs.

19. Load Capacity Construction
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Light Duty Medium Duty
Heavy Duty Extra Heavy Duty
Up to 1,000 lbs Up to 1,500 lbs
Up to 2,500 lbs Up to 3,000+ lbs
Double Wall Top Sheet, 9 cores, No Bottom Sheet Double Wall Top, 9 cores, Double Wall Bottom
Triple Wall Top, 12 cores, Double Wall Bottom Triple Wall Top, 16 cores, Double Wall Bottom

20. Automatic Packing Lines
Works on structurally-supported conveyor systems
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Pallet Testing
 Virginia Tech Center for
Unit Load Design
 ASTM D1185

22. Experts in Corrugated
Pallet Design
 Custom Pallet Design is our
Specialty
 Experienced Structural Design
Engineers
 Innovative and Creative Concept
Capabilities
 Responsive Sample/Prototype
Process
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24. More from
our Blog:
 Video Blog Series: Wood
vs. Corrugated Pallets
 Weight Comparison
 Safety Comparison
 Sustainability
Comparison
 Customizability
Comparison
 Will Corrugated Pallets
Work for Me?
 Corrugated Paper Pallet
Myths: Are They Strong
Enough?
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