U.S. August Boxboard Output Mixed

Total U.S. boxboard production decreased by 0.8% compared with August 2011, but increased 2.2% from last month, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) August 2012 U.S. Paperboard Report released this past week. Unbleached kraft boxboard production decreased over the same month last year and decreased compared with last month.

Total solid bleached boxboard and liner production increased compared with August 2011 and increased compared with last month, the new report notes. The production of recycled boxboard increased compared with August 2011 and increased compared with last month.

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