About Us

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The Sonoco Institute derives its uniqueness by combining the synergies of packaging design and graphic communications. We invest in the most rigorous research and development opportunities in this vast marketplace. We provide students with the best possible education in packaging science and graphic communications, preparing them to be leaders of tomorrow.

Mission

The Sonoco Institute at Clemson is a unique education, research, and industry collaboration that discovers, develops and delivers advanced solutions and resources for tomorrow's printing and packaging value chain.

Vision

The premier source of talent and discovery for sustainable printing and packaging innovation.

Goals

• Provide the resources students need to become the skilled and creative workforce of the 21st century.
• House the only research and development center of its kind in the nation.
• Recruit, hire and retain the world's top packaging design and graphics researchers.
• Attract economic development not only to South Carolina but to the nation as a whole.
• Promote and stimulate technologies that have the greatest impact on the future of global environmental responsibility.