U.S. boxboard production in February decreased 1% compared to February 2019. It was down 1% when compared to the same two months of 2019. The boxboard operating rate was 93.7%, essentially flat (+0.2 pts.) from February 2019 and up 1.3 points year-to-date, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.
Solid Bleached Boxboard production in February decreased 2% compared to February 2019. It was down 4% when compared to the same two months of 2019.
Recycled Boxboard production in February increased 2% compared to February 2019. It was essentially flat (0%) when compared to the same two months of 2019.
Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in February decreased 1% compared to February 2019. It was up 1% when compared to the same two months of 2019.
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