U.S. Boxboard Production Decreased 3.6% in April 2016

May 20, 2016 - The American Forest & Paper Association has released its April 2016 U.S. Paperboard Report. According to the report, total boxboard production decreased 3.6 percent when compared to April 2015 and decreased 6.0 percent from last month.

 

Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production decreased over the same month as last year and decreased compared to last month.

 

Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production decreased when compared to April 2015 and decreased compared to last month.

 

The production of Recycled Boxboard increased compared to April 2015 but decreased when compared to last month.

 

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.

 

SOURCE: Paperage.com