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U.S. containerboard production in January 2016 was 1 percent higher compared to January 2015.
Feb. 19, 2016 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its January 2016 U.S. Containerboard Statistics Report which said containerboard production was 1 percent higher compared to January 2015. The month-to-month average daily production compared to December 2015 was 5.3 percent higher.
The containerboard operating rate for January increased to 95.2 percent.
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.
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. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020.
The forest products industry accounts for approximately 4 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures approximately $200 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 900,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.