US paperboard production up 1.7 per cent

25 January 2016

Paperboard on reel Total boxboard production in December 2015 increased 1.7 percent when compared to December 2014.

According to the American Forest & Paper Association newly released December 2015 U.S. Paperboard Report, total boxboard production increased 1.7 percent when compared to December 2014 and increased 0.3 percent from last month. Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production increased over the same month as last year but decreased compared to last month.

Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production decreased when compared to December 2014 but increased compared to last month.

The production of Recycled Boxboard increased compared to December 2014 but decreased when compared to last month.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.

 

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