Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. Achieves Company Record

For years one of the industry's largest paper recyclers, Smurfit-Stone continues to grow in the areas of glass, aluminum, plastic, steel and scrap metal recycling. The company also provides a total waste management system to its customers that is unmatched in the industry, according to the company.

"We are pursuing an aggressive growth strategy, with investments in technologically advanced sorting systems and plastics collection, and we expect to see continued performance improvement in 2008," says Michael R. Oswald, Smurfit-Stone senior vice president, recycling.

"By continuing to find new ways to collect fiber and other materials from our sourcing customers, our recycling operations are becoming more and more valuable to customers who require sustainable packaging and waste management solutions," Michael adds.

Smurfit-Stone's recycling operations also provide a secure source of fiber for its mill system. The company's combination of 24 recycling plants and 16 paper mills represent the largest integrated system in the industry.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. is an industry leader when it comes to integrated containerboard and corrugated packaging and is one of the world's largest paper recyclers.

More information is available at http://www.smurfit-stone.com.