U.S. containerboard production November 2016 was 3.8% higher compared to November 2015. The month-over-month average daily production compared to October 2016 was 3% higher.

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U.S. containerboard production increased by 3.8% in November

U.S. containerboard production November 2016 was 3.8% higher compared to November 2015. The month-over-month average daily production compared to October 2016 was 3% higher, as The American Forest & Paper Association reported.

The containerboard operating rate for November increased to 96.4%, while the year-to-date operating rate was 0.5% lower compared to year-to-date 2015.

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.