Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 6, 2009, the Board of Directors of Tredegar Corporation (the "Company") appointed Nancy M. Taylor as the Company's Executive Vice President, effective as of January 1, 2009. In connection with this appointment, the Company's Executive Compensation Committee approved an increase in Ms. Taylor's annual base salary from $317,328 to $400,008. Ms. Taylor continues to serve as President of Tredegar Film Products Corporation and its subsidiaries. A copy of the Company's press release announcing the appointment is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on January 9, 2009.

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