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American Forest & Paper Association Releases May 2014 Containerboard Statistics Report

Press release from the issuing company

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association has released its May 2014 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report. 

Containerboard production increased 7.7 percent from April and was essentially flat compared to the same month last year. The month-over-month average daily production increased 4.2 percent. Shipments for May were 2,957.6 thousand tons, representing 167.6 billions of square feet. The containerboard operating rate for May increased 2.2 points compared to April, from 94.7 percent to 96.9 percent.

The report can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at [email protected] or 202-463-2448.