U.S. Containerboard, Boxboard Output Rise
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Both U.S. containerboard and boxboard production in October increased by 2.6% compared with October 2011, and both grades increased 0.5% from the previous month, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) October 2012 U.S. Paperboard Statistics Report and its October 2012 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report. The containerboard operating rate for October 2012 gained 0.1 points over September 2012, increasing from 96% to 96.1%. The month-over-month average daily production of containerboard, however, decreased 0.7%.
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 October 2011 and increased compared with the prior month. The production of recycled boxboard increased compared with October 2011 and increased compared with last month.
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