Aug 16, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. сontainerboard production in July 2012 rose 2.3% over June 2012 but fell 2.2% compared to same month last year. The month-over-month average daily production decreased 1%. The containerboard operating rate for July 2012 lost one point over June 2012 from 96.3% to 95.3%, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. 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.