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RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) was named a 2009 “Supplier of the Year,” P&G’s highest honor in the global supplier category, in the company’s annual supplier awards event November 3 recognizing the company’s highest performing suppliers.

RockTenn was one of only seven companies named “Supplier of the Year” among P&G’s 80,000 global suppliers.

Jim Rubright, RockTenn Chairman and CEO said, “We are grateful to P&G for giving us the opportunity to work together to develop low cost, sustainable packaging solutions to advance their purpose driven strategy and for recognizing our co-workers’ achievements with this award.”

“From market changing innovation to supply chain excellence, our supply partners are foundational for building a stronger future,” said Rick Hughes, P&G’s vice president of Global Purchases. “P&G is

at our best when we have fostered relationships with our external business partners that enable collaboration in achieving our mutual goals, addressing challenges and delivering ongoing innovation.”


RockTenn supplies strategic packaging, customization and displays to P&G.

About RockTenn


RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of paperboard, containerboard and consumer and corrugated packaging, with annual net sales of approximately $2.8 billion. RockTenn’s 10,000 employees are committed to exceeding their customers’ expectations – every time. The Company operates locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Argentina. For more information, visit www.rocktenn.com : .

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