Aug 24, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 1% in July compared to July 2009, the American Forest & Paper Association said in a statement received by Lesprom Network. Three of the four major printing-writing grades posted increases compared to last July. U.S. purchases (shipments + imports – exports) of printing-writing papers declined 1% in July. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% from June 2010. The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners.