date:May 08, 2012
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Paperboard packaging sales comprised 82.8% of total first quarter net sales, reflecting higher volumes in food and consumer packaging and inflationary price recovery.
Net sales in the flexible packaging segment increased 17.8% compared to Q1 of 2011 because of the addition of Delta Natural Kraft and Mid-America Packaging in December last year.
Graphic Packaging David W. Scheible, president and CEO, said: Although end-consumer demand remains sluggish, share gains in consumer product