UNITED STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of
report (Date of earliest event reported): February 19, 2013
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Tredegar Corporation |
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| Virginia | 1-10258 | 54-1497771 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission
File Number) |
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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1100 Boulders Parkway Richmond, Virginia |
23225 |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (804) 330-1000
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Not applicable |
| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On February 19, 2013, Richard L. Morrill, a director of Tredegar Corporation (the “Company”) since 1997, informed the Company of his decision to retire from service on its Board of Directors upon the conclusion of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company that follows the Company’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
On February 19, 2013, Duncan A. Crowdis informed the Company of his decision to retire as the President of The William L. Bonnell Company, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and as Corporate Vice President of the Company, effective as of June 1, 2013. On February 22, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Crowdis’ retirement. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statement and Exhibits. | |
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Exhibits. | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued on February 22, 2013 | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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TREDEGAR CORPORATION |
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Date: |
February 22, 2013 |
By: |
/s/ A. Brent King |
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A. Brent King |
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Vice President, General Counsel and |
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Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT |
DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 |
Press release issued on February 22, 2013 |
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Exhibit 99.1
Tredegar Corporation Announces Crowdis Retirement
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 22, 2013--Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) announced today that Duncan A. Crowdis plans to retire as president of The William L. Bonnell Company and Corporate Vice President of Tredegar Corporation, effective June 1, 2013. The corporation is finalizing Bonnell’s succession planning and the related transition plan and intends to announce a successor to Mr. Crowdis in closer proximity to his retirement date.
Nancy Taylor, Tredegar’s president and chief executive officer, said, “Duncan has led Bonnell Aluminum through difficult market conditions, and their strong results are a testament to his leadership. Duncan’s impact goes well beyond Bonnell’s financial performance. He is leaving Bonnell with a sound growth strategy, a strong learning culture, and an organization focused on operational excellence, innovation and leadership.”
Crowdis, 60, joined Bonnell in 1998 and was elected Vice President of Tredegar Corporation in 2009. He held numerous leadership roles, including manager of Bonnell’s Newnan, Georgia facility, before being named division president in 2005.
About Tredegar Corporation:
Tredegar Corporation is primarily a manufacturer of plastic films and aluminum extrusions. A global company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Tredegar had 2012 sales of $882 million. With approximately 2,700 employees, the company operates manufacturing facilities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Additional information regarding Tredegar Corporation is available at www.tredegar.com.
CONTACT:
Tredegar Corporation
Neill Bellamy, 804-330-1211
Fax:
804-330-1777
neill.bellamy@tredegar.com