Oct 28, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. MeadWestvaco Corp. reported 3Q net income from continuing operations of $128 million or $0.74 per share, compared to $46 million or $0.26 per share in the prior year quarter. Net sales for the quarter were $1.63 billion, compared to $1.81 billion a year earlier. The company said it continues to deliver higher earnings and increase margins in its core packaging businesses. Looking ahead, the company expects to exceed its 2009 overhead savings target of $125 million. MeadWestvaco Corporation 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.