US boxboard production increased by 3.2 per cent in April

U.S. total boxboard production in April 2017 increased 3.2% when compared to April 2016, but decreased 3.5% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

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 April 2016, but decreased compared to last month. The production of recycled boxboard decreased compared to April 2016, and decreased when compared to last month.

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