The
American Forest & Paper Association released its July 2012 U.S.
Containerboard Statistics Report today.
Containerboard
production rose 2.3% over June 2012 but fell 2.2% compared to same month last
year. The month-over-month average daily production decreased 1%. The
containerboard operating rate for July 2012 lost one point over June 2012 from
96.3% to 95.3%.