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O P E N I N G S Y S T E M S1 North 2nd StreetHartsville, SC 29550sonoco.com/endsandclosuresFour out of five consumers prefer the convenience of easy-open (EZO) ends.Brands and products with EZO ends are more relevant to consumers because they deliver the convenience today’s busy consumers demand. l EZO ends are easier to open; no can opener is required l Consumers view them as a value-added convenience and safer than traditional ends l Consumers use brands with easy-open ends before those without, boosting usage and sales Packaging and process engineers, metallurgists and chemists at our Packaging Development Center conduct cutting-edge research and product development, design and testing.We conduct metal end characterizations, qualifications and development and perform shelf-life studies at our Hartsville, South Carolina, Retort Center of Excellence. We consult with you on seaming equipment, help with installation and oversee trials to ensure proper seaming and the performance you and your customers demand. With four U.S. plants, a global distribution network and state-of-the-art production lines that ensure consistency and trouble-free seaming and maximize throughput, we have the technology and capacity to supply you anywhere in the world.Give your products a competitive edge with easy-open endsComplete product development, testing and supportResourcesWITN1440 Ragan StreetMemphis, Tennessee 381063100 Ohio StreetHenderson, KY 42420833 South 60th AvenueWausau, Wisconsin 544012755 Harbor AvenueMemphis, Tennessee 38113KY401 VALVED ULTRASEAL® (99mm)M E M B R A N El No sharp opening edges, no sharp metal panel after opening l Easy one-piece opening; minimum opening force required l Uses conventional double-seam technologyl Lithography and embossing availableUltraseal®For non-processed applications Valve available in 401 and 603 for coffee applications with nitrogen flushing401 ULTRASEAL® (99mm)603 ULTRASEAL® (153mm)603 VALVED ULTRASEAL® (153mm)502 ULTRASEAL® (127mm)M E M B R A N E211 SEALED SAFE® (65mm)307 SEALED SAFE® (83mm)401 SEALED SAFE® (99mm)502 SEALED SAFE® (127mm)603 SEALED SAFE® (153mm)211 LEVEL RITE (65mm)Sealed Safe®For non-processed applications401, 502 and 603 also available with ring pull or glued tab401 SEALED SAFE® (99mm)/WITH RING PULL TAB/ALSO AVAILABLE IN 502 AND 603Full panelpull outCut-finger protection on certain diameters211 SAFERIM® (65mm)300 SAFERIM® (73mm)401 SAFERIM® (99mm)211 NON-DETACHABLE (65mm)401 NON-DETACHABLE (99mm)502 SAFERIM® (127mm)201 F/P (50mm)Partial pourFor automotive and oil products; aluminum ring pull with or without a spout delivers a cleaner, faster pourA L U M I N U Ml For non-processed applications l For use with metal, composite or plastic containers l Embossing available300 SAFETY SHIELD (73mm)C O N S U M E R P L A T F O R M SFlexiblesInnovative easy-open, re-closeable bags and specialty pouches, as well as promotional ink technologiesDisplay andPackagingCustomized merchandising displays and a broad range of services–from assembly to packaging–in state-of-the-art service centersPlasticsUnique plastic packaging that provides protection and delivers shelf presencel Blowmoldingl Thermoformingl Injection Moldingl Extrusion MoldingRigid PaperRound and shaped rigid paper packaging offers cost advantages, supports sustainability goals and adds shelf appeal and performance benefits1 North 2nd StreetHartsville, SC 29550sonoco.com/endsandclosures