U.S. total boxboard production in May 2017 decreased 2.9% when compared to May 2016, and decreased 0.3% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.
Unbleached kraft boxboard production in May increased over the same month as last year and increased compared to last month.
Total solid bleached boxboard & liner production decreased when compared to May 2016, and decreased compared to last month.
The production of recycled boxboard decreased compared to May 2016, but increased when compared to last month.
The American Forest & Paper Association serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.
