U.S. containerboard production increased 4% over November 2013 and was 2.7% lower compared to the same month last year. The month-over-month average daily production increased 0.7%. The containerboard operating rate for December 2013 increased 0.7 points from November 2013, from 90.7 %to 91.4%.

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U.S. containerboard production increased by 4% in December 2013

Jan 18, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. containerboard production increased 4% over November 2013 and was 2.7% 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 increased 0.7%. The containerboard operating rate for December 2013 increased 0.7 points from November 2013, from 90.7 %to 91.4%.

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.