H.B. Fuller Receives Sonoco's 2017 Quality and Innovation Award

ST. PAUL, Minn., June 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H.B. Fuller FUL announced today that it has received recognition from Sonoco as one of the company's 2017 Quality and Innovation Award recipients. This award recognizes H.B. Fuller's Flexible Packaging business for listening closely, providing a top-notch product, bringing new ideas to improve processes, partnering to identify suitable material alternatives, and embracing Sonoco's culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

From left to right: Greg Munoz , VP Global Supply Management & Logistics, Sonoco; Joe Tuso, Business Director, H.B. Fuller; Richard Wynne, Director, Global Category Management, Sonoco

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According to Sonoco, H.B. Fuller has delivered high-quality adhesive solutions at competitive pricing, and has provided technical support and account management, which has been an integral part of identifying and resolving the root causes of complex problems. Together, the companies have looked at how H.B. Fuller can support Sonoco's key objectives and created a strong project funnel incorporating new technology.

"We are honored to be recognized by Sonoco for our quality and innovation," says Justine Hanlon, marketing manager, H.B. Fuller Flexible Packaging. "We look forward to continuing to develop our strategic partnership with Sonoco to create high-quality flexible packaging solutions."

About H.B. Fuller

For 130 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. With fiscal 2016 net revenue of $2.1 billion, H.B. Fuller's commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in electronics, disposable hygiene, medical, transportation, clean energy, packaging, construction, woodworking, general industries and other consumer businesses. And our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive. For more information, visit us at www.hbfuller.com and subscribe to our blog.

Kimberlee Sinclair
Global Communications
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