Smurfit-Stone to Exhibit Retail-Ready Packaging Solutions in the Innovation Hall at the Private Label Trade Show Nov. 14-16 in C

CREVE COEUR, Mo. and CHICAGO, Nov. 9, 2010 /CNW/ -- 
    



    

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (NYSE: SSCC), one of the industry's leading containerboard and corrugated packaging producers, will exhibit innovative retail-ready packaging, display and full-service packaging solutions at the Private Label Manufacturing Trade Show at Chicago's Rosemont Convention Center, Nov. 14-16.

    

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Smurfit-Stone will feature innovative packaging from its Meta® Systems, Meta® eight-corner cases, display and graphics line and its ReVue® tamper-resistant packaging. Smurfit-Stone helps private label manufacturing customers around the world make money and save money by providing fully integrated packaging solutions from concept to shelf.

The company's Automated Packaging Systems provide exceptional value through its Meta® Systems line, whose eight-corner cases and tray designs provide greater stacking strength while using less fiber.

The company's Retail-Ready Packaging (RRP) delivers labor savings to the retailer and improves brand identification for the manufacturer.  RRP provides retailers with simple solutions to identify, open, shelf, shop and dispose.  RRP and display go hand-in-hand.  The advanced printing technology coupled with the quality of the white top paper produces an eye-catching end product that reinforces brand identity and draws consumers' attention.

"At Smurfit-Stone, we provide innovate packaging solutions to retailers and manufacturers looking to drive costs out of their systems and increase shelf velocity," said John Crimmin, senior director of corporate sales. "Our packaging equipment, retail-ready packaging and our 360-degree closed-loop sustainability programs create value-added benefits to help better serve our customers' needs."

Smurfit-Stone will be in the Innovation Hall, booth 9129.  Representatives will be on hand to discuss the company's products and how Smurfit-Stone can customize packaging solutions for the private label industry.  Please contact Corina Taylor, communications manager, at 314.656.5827 or [e-mail] to schedule an interview.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is one of the industry's leading integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging producers and one of the world's largest paper recyclers. The company is a member of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® and the Chicago Climate Exchange. Smurfit-Stone generated revenue of $5.57 billion in 2009; has led the industry in safety every year since 2001;
and conducts its business in compliance with the environmental, health, and safety principles of the American Forest & Paper Association.

    




    




Corina Taylor of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, [phone] Web Site: http://www.smurfit-stone.com

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