Packaging industry not spared by tough economy

• RockTenn saw net sales of $703.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, which increased $106.8 million (18 percent) over the first quarter of 2008 due to increased sales in corrugated packaging related to the Southern Container acquisition.

Making tough choices

• Color-Box will eliminate 74 jobs at its cardboard-packaging plant, based on filings with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, according to the Indianapolis Star.