MWV Unveils New Beverage Multiple Packaging Solutions at Drinktec 2009

MUNICH-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - At Drinktec 2009 in Munich, MeadWestvaco (NYSE:MWV) unveils its next-generation packaging machinery solutions, extending MWV’s long-term experience and global capabilities in the beverage and liquid food industries. Complementing its full range of beverage packaging and machinery solutions, MWV is proud to present the OneTech®2 Combo, the MiniTech, and Ultima systems.

The machinery innovation showcased at Drinktec 2009 was designed to meet customers’ most stringent requirements. MWV offers its new Combo solution, in-line secondary and tertiary packaging, which provides improved line efficiency and significant footprint reduction. The Combo option is available across MWV’s product line, including these systems highlighted at Drinktec 2009:

The OneTech2 machine delivers superior versatility and flexibility, optimized to run a wide range of primary containers, as well as various secondary and tertiary packaging configurations. The multipack options which can all be run on this one machine include MWV’s Duodozen®, Cluster-Pak®, and BasketWrap® carriers. These multipacks can then be loaded into tertiary shipping packages. The OneTech2 system offers improved line efficiency through footprint reduction and high flexibility.
Capable of running up to 600 multipacks per minute, the new MWV Ultima is the industry’s fastest multiple packaging machine for can-pack wraps. It enables customers to customize their line to run multiple configurations of cartons, including 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-can packs – semi-enclosed or fully enclosed.
The MiniTech solution, utilizing robotic product loading to enhance flexibility, enables MWV to extend its global portfolio and offer a fully comprehensive line of beverage packaging systems to cover its clients’ needs.

“At MWV, we understand the markets we serve and are able to anticipate and address our customers’ needs,” says Bill Cecil, vice president, Global Beverage Innovation. “We are very proud to present our latest machinery innovation, further improving our customers’ speed-to-market, production performance and cost efficiency.”

In fast-paced markets, adaptability and flexibility are fundamental for successful brand execution. Exceeding customer needs is at the center of MWV innovation, which is driven by extensive market research and deep consumer insight, Strong customer partnerships, a consumer market-focused approach and deep knowledge of the beverage and liquid food industries enables MWV to address these requirements and deliver turnkey packaging solutions that deliver solid performance in terms of versatility, line speed, and production efficiency.

At Drinktec 2009, MWV will also be displaying a wide variety of commercial multipacks produced for the world’s leading beverage and liquid food marketers. Please visit MWV in Hall A2, Stand 502, at Drinktec 2009 from September 14-19, 2009, to discover more about our global innovation, unique packaging design and broad range of printing capabilities.

About MWV

MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV), provides packaging solutions to many of the world’s most-admired brands in the healthcare, beauty and personal care, food, beverage, media and entertainment, home and garden, tobacco, and commercial print industries. The company's businesses also include Consumer & Office Products, Specialty Chemicals, and the Community Development and Land Management Group, which sustainably manages the company’s land holdings to support its operations, and to provide for conservation, recreation and development opportunities. With 21,000 employees worldwide, MWV operates in 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 nations. MWV manages all of its forestlands in accordance with internationally recognized forest certification standards, and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the sixth consecutive year. For more information, please visit www.mwv.com.

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