Sonoco Products Co., a leading packaging manufacturer based in South Carolina, has announced it will close its RTS Packaging facility in Scarborough, Maine, by the end of June 2025.
The decision, driven by rising costs and weakening demand in the folding carton market, will result in 67 job losses.
Employees were notified on March 13, and the company has filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) with the Maine Department of Labor. The facility, located at 16 Washington Ave., has operated since 1987 and became part of Sonoco’s portfolio in 1997 through a joint venture with Rock Tenn Co. Sonoco took full ownership of RTS in 2023.
About Sonoco
Founded in 1899, Sonoco Products Company is a global packaging leader based in Hartsville, South Carolina. It produces paper, plastic, and flexible packaging for industries like food, healthcare, and industrial goods. Operating in 30+ countries with 20,000 employees, Sonoco emphasizes sustainability and recyclability.
