Palmetto Industries

Founded in 1992, North American Pipe Corporation manufactures and distributes polyvinyl chloride pipes and related products for commercial and industrial uses. Its products include gasketed and solvent-welded pipes, as well as foam cores and well casings. The company provides corrosion-, chemical- and flame-resistant pipes. North American Pipe Corporation offers fabrication, molding, technical support, inspection, testing, material handling and installation services. In addition, it provides design, storage, management and shipping services. The company serves the plumbing, irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water and sewer markets. North American Pipe Corporation operates sales and technical departments. Its business units include Westlake Chemical and Westech Building Products. The company operates customer service centers in Illinois, Texas, Massachusetts, Indiana, Wisconsin and Arizona.

Sonoco is a supplier of industrial and consumer packaging and a provider of packaging solutions. Located in Greensboro, Ga., Sonoco specializes in globally branded packaging artwork management and provides prepress packaging systems, regardless of package format and printing process. The company s online graphics management system provides access to artwork libraries and job tracking information via the Internet and high-speed communication links. Sonoco s system enables customers to view digital artwork, translate languages online, track projects at all times and submit graphics, files, texts and alterations. Additionally, it provides physical packaging samples using various substrates and digital printing for small quantity projects. Founded in 1899, Sonoco has more than 250 operations in various countries.