Total U.S. boxboard production in September 2017 increased 3.3% when compared to September 2016, and decreased 6.3% from last month.

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U.S. boxboard production increased by 3.3% in September

Total U.S. boxboard production in September 2017 increased 3.3% when compared to September 2016, and decreased 6.3% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Unbleached kraft boxboard production increased over the same month as last year but decreased compared to last month. Total solid bleached boxboard & liner production increased when compared to September 2016, but decreased compared to last month. The production of recycled boxboard increased compared to September 2016, but decreased when compared to last month.

The American Forest & Paper Association serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.