Mar 16, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. paperboard production in February 2012 increased by 2% compared to February 2011, but decreased 2.5% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. U.S. kraft paper shipments were 121.0 thousand tons, a decrease of 8.4% compared to February 2011. Total inventory was 82.8 thousand tons this month. The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, packaging and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners.