Press Release

AF&PA announced 65-69% of paper available for recovery in the United States was recycled in 2023. The recycling rate for cardboard was 71-76%.

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock issued a statement on the 2024 election congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance.

AF&PA's Q3 2024 Boxboard report shows a 10% production increase and an 89% operating rate. Solid Bleached Folding production rose 18% year-over-year

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2023. It was up 6% when compared to the same nine months of 2023.

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.

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.