Press Release

AF&PA celebrates National Forest Products Week by highlighting industry innovations that drive sustainability. Learn how the paper and wood products industry delivers essential, renewable, and recyclable products while investing in a sustainable future. Follow us with #ForestProductsWeek!

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock responds to the port strike suspension.

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock addresses concerns over toilet paper shortages, emphasizing U.S. supply chain stability amid the ongoing port strike.

AF&PA released a statement regarding the European Union’s Commission decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation implementation deadline to December 2025.

AF&PA urges swift resolution to the ILA strike, warning of severe economic impact and risks to U.S. manufacturing and rural jobs.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 12% compared to August 2023. They were up 12% when compared to the same 8 months of 2023.

AF&PA released the August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. Total printing-writing paper shipments increased 4% in August compared to August 2023.

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock and AWC President and CEO Jackson Morrill released a statement regarding the DC Circuit Court’s decision on Boiler MACT.

Students from California State Polytechnic University, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, and Rochester Institute of Technology named as finalists.

Heidi Brock is the new ICFPA President, with José Carlos da Fonseca Junior as VP. They will lead for two years, focusing on global forestry and sustainability. 

Total Containerboard production in Q2 increased 7% compared to Q2 2023. It was up 7% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.

Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 1% compared to Q2 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 88.5%, up 2.5 points from the same quarter last year and up 0.7 points year-to-date.