RockTenn`s Montreal, Quebec, Canada Folding Plant Earns Triple Chain-of-Custody Certification from Forest Stewardship Council, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and PEFC

NORCROSS, Ga.--(Business Wire)--
Demonstrating its continued commitment to environmental responsibility, RockTenn
(NYSE:RKT) announces that it has received triple chain-of-custody (CoC)
certification for its Montreal, Quebec, Canada folding carton plant, formerly
known as Wilco, Inc. This plant is now certified by Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Programme for the Endorsement
of Forest Certification (PEFC), representing the leading global forestry
certification bodies. These organizations provide third-party validation of the
plant`s documented processes and chain of custody monitoring.

Last year, all of RockTenn`s folding carton plants achieved Fiber Sourcing
Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and in June, RockTenn`s
Marion, NC, folding plant achieved Triple CoC certification. "Our Montreal
folding carton plant`s Triple CoC certification is another significant milestone
in the execution of our environmental sustainability strategy," said Mike
Kiepura, Executive Vice President, RockTenn. "This additional certification
gives customers assurance that the fiber in their cartons is thoroughly tracked
from well-managed forests, controlled sources or recycled material."

RockTenn is committed to environmental stewardship, sustainable business
practices and developing sustainable solutions for its customers. This long
standing environmental focus guides how the company collects, processes and
recycles materials; produces paperboard with virgin fiber and recycled
materials; and operates its facilities. A sustainable approach helps RockTenn
minimize its impact on the environment.

RockTenn is a member of the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100), the
Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), the American Forest & Paper Association
(AF&PA), and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvements (NCASI).

About RockTenn

RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) is one of North America`s leading manufacturers of
paperboard, containerboard, consumer and corrugated packaging, and merchandising
displays, with annual net sales of approximately $2.8 billion. The company
operates locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Chile and Argentina.

RockTenn
Jessica Kimbrough, 678-291-7723 or 404-353-3781
V. P. Marketing, Consumer Packaging

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