The American Forest & Paper Association released its May 2012 U.S. Paperboard Report today. Total boxboard production decreased by 0.3% compared to May 2011 but increased 2.8% from last month. Unbleached Kraft Folding production increased over the same month last year and increased compared to last month. Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production increased compared to April 2011 and increased compared to last month. The production of Recycled Folding decreased compared to April 2011 but increased when compared to last month.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its May 2012 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report yesterday. Containerboard production rose 1.3% over the same month last year and 7.2% compared to April 2012. The month over month average daily production also reflect an increase of 3.7%. The containerboard operating rate for May 2012 gained 3.7 points over April 2012, from 91% to 94.7%.
