March 2010 boxboard report

According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s March 2010 Boxboard Report, total boxboard production increased from March 2009 totals by 64,000 tons or 6.0 percent. The production of boxboard increased by 7.5 percent in March 2010 compared to last month, however the average daily production was down 2.5 percent. Additional key findings from the report include:

• Solid Bleached Folding production was up over last year.
• Unbleached Kraft Folding posted a decrease over February 2009.
• Recycled Folding production increased as well over prior year.