U.S. containerboard production in September 2014 was 3.4% lower compared to August 2014, on account of the fewer production days, but 4.7% higher than September of last year and 0.7% higher year-to-date.

U.S. containerboard production increased 4.7% in September

16:55 / October 17, 2014

Oct 18, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. containerboard production in September 2014 was 3.4% lower compared to August 2014, on account of the fewer production days, but 4.7% higher than September of last year and 0.7% higher year-to-date, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

The month-over-month average daily production was flat.

The containerboard operating rate for September rose to 97.7% from August’s 96.2%.

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.

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U.S. containerboard production increased 4.7% in September

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