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U.S. containerboard production in March 2016 was was 1.1 percent lower compared to March 2015.
April 19, 2016 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its March 2016 U.S. Containerboard Statistics Report which said containerboard production was 1.1 percent lower compared to March 2015. The month-over-month average daily production compared to February 2016 was 2.6 percent lower.
The containerboard operating rate for March decreased to 94.4 percent and the year-to-date operating rate of 94.9 percent was 0.6 percentage points lower compared to the same period in 2015.
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.