Sep 15, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. In August — and for the tenth straight month — U.S. containerboard production rose over same month a year ago and posted the highest production amount since August 2008. Total production saw an increase of 195,400 tons or 7.0% when compared to August 2009 and rose slightly 0.9% over July 2010, the American Forest & Paper Association said in a statement received by Lesprom Network. The month over month average daily production reflected a similar change. Year-to-date 2010 production has increased 9.4% over 2009. The containerboard operating rate for August 2010 rose 10.8 points over August 2009 to 98.9%.