U.S. Boxboard Output Declines from Last Year, up from Prior Month

Total boxboard production in the U.S. decreased by 1.2% compared with March 2012, but increased 6% from last month, as reported by the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) March 2013 U.S. Paperboard Report released this 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 decreased compared with March 2012, but increased compared with last month. The production of recycled boxboard increased compared with March 2012, and increased compared with last month.

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