U.S. Paperboard Shipments Decreased in October

The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2011 U.S. Paperboard Report, which showed total boxboard production decreased by 6.1 percent compared to October 2010, and decreased 3.9 percent from last month. In addition: Unbleached Kraft Folding production increased over the same month last year, and last month. Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production decreased compared to October 2010, and was lower than last month. The production of Recycled Folding decreased compared to October 2010, but increased when compared to last