US paperboard production in July increased

The American Forest & Paper Association has released its July 2013 U.S. Paperboard Report which said total boxboard production increased by 1.6 percent compared to July 2012, and increased 0.4 percent from last month.

Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production decreased from the same month last year, and decreased compared to June 2013.

Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production increased compared to July 2012, but decreased compared to last month.

The production of Recycled Boxboard increased compared to July 2012, and increased when compared to last month.

The report can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-2448.

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.