U.S. containerboard production in December 2016 was 7.2% higher compared to December 2015, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported. The month-over-month average daily production compared to November 2016 was 0.6% higher. The containerboard operating rate for December increased to 97%, while the year-to-date operating rate was 0.1% higher compared to year-to-date 2015.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.
U.S. containerboard production in December 2016 was 7.2% higher compared to December 2015. The month-over-month average daily production compared to November 2016 was 0.6% higher.
