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AF&PA Releases June 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

July 17, 2026
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in June compared to June 2025. 

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AF&PA Releases June 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

July 17, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June increased 2% compared to June 2025. 

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AF&PA Statement on SEC Regulation E-Delivery Proposal

July 16, 2026
The SEC's proposed Regulation E-Delivery would sideline paper communications millions rely on for critical financial information.

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AF&PA Responds to Court Decision Blocking Enforcement of California SB 343

July 15, 2026
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Vice President of Government Affairs Julie Landry released the following statement on a federal judge granting a preliminary injunction that blocks California from enforcing SB 343. 

Industry Explainer

How Wood Chips Become Paper

July 7, 2026
The chemical pulping process is commonly referred to as kraft pulping. The kraft pulping process uses 3 main chemical liquids called liquors — white, black and green — to turn wood chips into pulp. 

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AF&PA Releases May 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

June 24, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May increased 12% compared to May 2025. They were up 6% when compared to the same 5 months of 2025.

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AF&PA Releases May 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

June 17, 2026
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in May compared to May 2025. 

Update in Brief

Paper’s Evolving Role in American Life

June 15, 2026
For 250 years, the paper industry has evolved alongside America and adapted to meet the needs of Americans. 

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AF&PA Releases April 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

June 2, 2026
According to the report, total year‑to‑date printing-writing paper shipments decreased 10% in April compared to April 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to March 2026.

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AF&PA Releases April 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

June 2, 2026
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April increased 5.5% compared to April 2025. They were up 4.8% when compared to the same 4 months of 2025.

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Joint Statement from the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association on the Longview Tragedy

May 29, 2026
The following statement was issued by representatives of the American Forest & Paper Association and the Northwest Pulp & Paper Association.