U.S. total boxboard production increased 1.9% when compared to July 2017 and increased 4.1% from last month. Unbleached kraft boxboard production decreased over the same month a year ago but increased compared to last month.

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U.S. boxboard production increased 1.9% in July

U.S. total boxboard production increased 1.9% when compared to July 2017 and increased 4.1% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Unbleached kraft boxboard production decreased over the same month a year ago but increased compared to last month. Total solid bleached boxboard & liner production increased when compared to July 2017 and last month. The production of recycled boxboard increased compared to July 2017 and 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.