US paperboard production up1.8% in March

The American Forest & Paper Association released its March 2016 U.S. Paperboard Report, which said total boxboard production increased 1.8 percent when compared to March 2015 and increased 6.6 percent from last month.

Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production increased over the same month as last year and increased compared to last month.

Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production increased when compared to March 2015 and increased compared to last month.

The production of Recycled Boxboard increased compared to March 2015 and increased when compared to last month.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-2448.

 he 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.