According
to the American Forest & Paper Association's June 2012 Printing-Writing
Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in June
compared to June 2011.
Purchases
of coated mechanical (CM) papers were up slightly compared to June 2011 - the second
consecutive year-over-year increase. CM shipments decreased 3% compared to June
2011. Year-to-date shipments are down 4% compared to
first six months of 2011.
