U.S. total boxboard production increased 1.4% December 2013 when compared to December 2012 and increased 1.1% from last month. Unbleached kraft boxboard production decreased over the same month last year and decreased compared to last month.

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U.S. boxboard production increased by 1.4% in December 2013

Jan 18, 2014. /Lesprom Network/.  U.S. total boxboard production increased 1.4% in December 2013 when compared to December 2012 and increased 1.1% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Unbleached kraft boxboard production decreased over the same month last year and decreased compared to last month. Total solid bleached boxboard & liner production increased compared to December 2012 and increased compared to last month. The production of recycled boxboard was flat compared to December 2012 and decreased 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.