WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association has released its February 2013 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report.
Containerboard production fell 10.2 percent over January 2013 and 1.7 percent over the same month last year. However, the month-over-month average daily production decreased just 0.5 percent. The containerboard operating rate for February 2013 lost 0.5 points over January 2013, from 97.1 percent to 96.6 percent.
The complete survey with detailed tables can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-2448.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative - Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 4.5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures approximately $190 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 900,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.