Sonoco Opens a State-of-the-art Performance Centre in Hyderabad

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The world pioneer in environmentally friendly packaging solutions, Sonoco Products Company ("Sonoco") (NYSE: SON), has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art Performance Hub in Hyderabad, India. To strengthen its technological leadership and provide significant chances for India's expanding talent pool, this multimillion-dollar facility marks a significant turning point in Sonoco's dedication to innovation and digital transformation. Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Ankireddypalli, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Sonoco, stated that Hyderabad provides the ideal setting for our new hub because of its vibrant technological ecosystem. This facility will advance Sonoco's technological capabilities and sustainability aims by giving local professionals a platform to work on revolutionary projects and directly contribute to global initiatives. Sonoco has invested $10 million into its new state-of-the-art Performance Hub facility in Hyderabad, putting the city at the fore of its worldwide strategy and benefiting from its high-performing technology ecosystem. The facility, staffed with enhanced training facilities, collaborative areas, and cutting-edge IT infrastructure, will concentrate on applying data analysis, automation, and new technology to drive the innovation of packaging design and manufacturing. Sonoco also seeks to build future leaders in the hub, in line with its people-focused philosophy. The company will hire around 300 technologists in the next 12-18 months, increasing to 500 in three years. This will create a pipeline for local talent to work on global projects, linking India's technical know-how to Sonoco's global operations. The opening of Sonoco's Performance Hub in Hyderabad reflects India's strategic significance to the global operations of the company. In addition to creating employment opportunities, the hub is expected to benefit the local economy with partnerships with academic institutions, internships, training programs, and youth skill development programs. This establishes Hyderabad as a key hub in Sonoco's global network, enabling Indian talent to lead global packaging innovation.