History

Southern Container Corporation of Wilson, NC has been dedicated to manufacturing and distributing agricultural packaging since 1960.

Southern Container began shipping the wood tobacco hogshead domestically and worldwide in 1960 and is the only hogshead manufacturer remaining in the U.S. today. We are also a major vendor for the bulk corrugated tobacco case and its accessories; shipping to most all tobacco processing plants and or its subsidiaries. Southern Container warehouses and distributes approximately 75% of corrugated bale sheets and steel baling wires used in all tobacco producing states and Canada.

Southern Container Corporation is a service oriented, direct distributor for produce (fruit and vegetable) packaging for both growers and packers from coast to coast. With our highly skilled staff, warehouse facilities, our own delivery trucks and trucking contacts we can and do provide superior service and quality products. We provide ability for label design and application upon request, whether on plastic (polyethylene) buskets, baskets or clamshells.

See our complete product line through our colorful detailed brochure and visit our website at www.socontainers.com or email our customer service department at sales@socontainers.com.

Southern Container Corporation has been privately owned by the Vick family since 1975. Sheila Vick is the President and General Manager.