U.S. packaging papers shipments were up 7.1% compared to August 2017 and up 2.1% year-to-date, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Bag & Sack shipments were up 3.4% year-to-date; multiwall shipments were flat; converting shipments were up 1%; and food wrapping shipments were up 3%.

The operating rate for August increased to its highest level for the year, up from 95.8% in July to 98.8%. Inventories dropped 6.1% since July.

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

 

Source: lesprom.com

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