U.S. boxboard production increased 1.8% in March 2014

Apr 18, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total boxboard production in March 2014 increased 1.8% when compared to March 2013 and increased 9.3% from last month, as American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Unbleached kraft boxboard production increased over the same month last year and increased compared to last month. Total solid bleached boxboard & liner production increased compared to March 2013 and increased compared to last month. The production of recycled boxboard stayed flat compared to March 2013 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.