U.S. boxboard monthly production in October 2018 decreased 3.9% when compared to October 2017 but increased 0.7% from last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

The total boxboard operating rate was 95.4% for October. Total solid bleached boxboard & liner production was up 2.7% year to date; recycled boxboard production declined 2.5% year to date; and unbleached kraft & gypsum rose 2.3% year to date.

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.

Source: lesprom.com