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American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased one percent in October compared to October 2020.

AF&PA Commends President Biden on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today.

AF&PA Elects Board of Directors and Welcomes New Members

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of its new 2022 Board of Directors. AF&PA also welcomed new company, associate and association members.

AF&PA Opposes Corporate Tax Increases in Build Back Better Framework

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representative’s Build Back Better Act framework.

AF&PA Promotes Elizabeth VanDersarl, Lindsay Murphy and Terry Webber to Vice President Roles

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the promotions of Elizabeth VanDersarl to Vice President for Strategy & Operations (formerly Interim Vice President for Government & Industry Affairs); Lindsay Murphy to Vice President of Strategic Communications (formerly…

Paperboard Packaging Alliance Releases 2021 Student Design Challenge Finalists Promoting Community Relief Organizations

The Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced winners of its 2021 Student Design Challenge, a student competition to foster awareness and appreciation of paperboard packaging.

AF&PA Announces Award-Winning Sustainability Projects

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced its 2021 Sustainability Award winners. These awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry.

AF&PA Names Eric Steiner as Vice President of Government Affairs

The American Forest & Paper Association announced Eric Steiner as its Vice President of Government Affairs.

American Forest & Paper Association Releases September 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased four percent in September compared to September 2020. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased one percent in September compared to the same month last year.

National Forest Products Week Shines a Spotlight on People in the Forest Products Industry

The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock issued a press statement in celebration of the 61st anniversary of National Forest Products Week.

American Forest & Paper Association Releases Q3 2021 Boxboard Monthly Report

Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased six percent compared to Q3 2020. It was up two percent when compared to the same nine months of 2020. The boxboard operating rate was 95.0 percent, up 3.6 points from Q3 2020 and up 1.4 points year-to-date.

American Forest & Paper Association Releases September 2021 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in September decreased seven percent compared to September 2020. They were up one percent when compared to the same nine months of 2020.