US paperboard production fell in February

The American Forest & Paper Association released its February 2014 U.S. Paperboard Report, according to which total boxboard production decreased 1.3 percent when compared to February 2013 and decreased 8 percent from last month.

Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production in February decreased over the same month last year and decreased compared to January.

Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production decreased compared to February 2013 and decreased compared to last month.

The production of Recycled Boxboard increased compared to February 2013 but decreased when compared to last month.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.