On January 15, 2009, MeadWestvaco Corporation issued a press release announcing its planned 2009 cost reduction actions. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information is being furnished under Item 8.01 "Other Events" of Form 8-K. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
Number     Description
99.1       Press Release of MeadWestvaco Corporation dated January 15, 2009,
           announcing its planned 2009 cost reduction actions.