Containerboard Production Increases For April

摘要

For the sixth straight month, containerboard paper production has risen sharply when compared to last year, reported The American Forest & Paper Association in its April U.S. Containerboard Statistics Report. Current total production saw an increase of 351,500 tons or 14.6 percent over April 2009- Although, total production amounts decreased compared with March, average daily production was up 1.6 percent due to the number of days in April. Year-to-date 2010 production has increased 13.5 percent over 2009. The containerboard operating rate for April rose 16.2 points over April 2009 to 95.0 percent.