hartsville, s.c., dec. 8, 2014 globe newswire sonoco alloyd, part of sonoco display and packaging, a unit of global packaging company sonoco nyseson, has been recognized with a worldstar 2015 packaging award for its whirlpool® water everydrop&trade water filter package by the world packaging organization."the whirlpool water everydrop is a perfect example of sonoco alloyd&39s core values and abilities innovation, collaboration and design," said jeff christensen, vice president and general manager of sonoco alloyd. "by winning first the national ameristar award in june, and now this worldstar 2015 award, we are solidifying a record of original, innovative packaging designs."this newtothemarket product reinvents packaging for onthego water filters. the water droplet shape of the clamshell cavity positions the filter so the outer graphics clearly communicate what it is, how it works and the many ways to use this innovative product. additionally, the outer printed sleeve attracts shoppers with a 3d printed water droplet effect and refreshing graphic color scheme.see photos of sonoco&39s awardwinning package at httpsapp.box.comsnntv6z9rm5jpzva3ogq2.the world packaging organization wpo selected the 2015 worldstar winners on nov. 19, 2014. representatives from 17 packaging associations judged 264 packaging projects from 37 countries. the winners will be recognized in a ceremony during the ipackima 2015 exhibition in milan, italy, to be held may 1923, 2015. the complete list of winners of the 2015 worldstar awards can be found at www.worldstar.org.sonoco alloyd is a leading manufacturer and awardwinning designer of highvisibility packaging and blister packaging machines for the retail and medical markets. for more information about sonoco alloyd&39s complete line of products, please visit our website at www.alloyd.com or contact customer service at 800 7567639.about sonocofounded in 1899, sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. with annualized combined sales of approximately 5.4 billion, the company has more than 21,000 employees working in more than 340 operations in 34 countries, serving some of the world&39s best known brands in some 85 nations. sonoco is a proud member of the 20142015 dow jones sustainability world index. for more information on the company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com. 
