US containerboard production in October up over September

Photo: Arthur Murray
Photo: Arthur Murray

The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2012 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report, which said containerboard production rose 2.6 percent over September 2012 and 0.5 percent compared to the same month last year. The month-over-month average daily production decreased 0.7 percent.

The containerboard operating rate for October 2012 gained 0.1 points over September 2012, increasing from 96 percent to 96.1 percent.