Paperboard Production Continues to Increase

摘要

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), Wash., D.C., reports that for the sixth straight month U.S. contain-erboard production rose sharply when compared to last year. April's total production saw an increase of 351,500 tons, or 14.6 percent, over April 2009. Although total production amounts decreased compared to March 2010, 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 2010 rose 16.2 points over April 2009 to 95 percent.