U.S. boxboard production in April 2018 increased 4% when compared to April 2017 and increased 2.6% from last month. Unbleached kraft boxboard production increased over the same month a year ago and increased compared to last month.

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U.S. boxboard production increased by 4% in April

U.S. boxboard production in April 2018 increased 4% when compared to April 2017 and increased 2.6% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

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