U.S. containerboard production in November 2013 decreased 7.2% over October 2013 and was 4.5% lower compared to the same month last year. The month-over-month average daily production decreased 4.2%.

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U.S. containerboard production decreased by 7.2% in November

Dec 21, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. containerboard production in November 2013 decreased 7.2% over October 2013 and was 4.5% lower compared to the same month last year, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

The month-over-month average daily production decreased 4.2%. The containerboard operating rate for November 2013 decreased 3.9 points from October 2013, from 94.7% to 90.8%.

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.