April 2019

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U.S. boxboard production improved in March

Total U.S. monthly boxboard production increased 3.4 percent when compared to March 2018, according to the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). Releasing its March 2019 Boxboard Report, AF&PA said the total boxboard operating rate…



Cascades new Latte collection includes OCC

Cascades Inc. has launched its Latte collection of paper towels, toilet paper and facial tissue within the Cascades PRO Select and Cascades PRO Perform brands. The new line is manufactured… Thank you for checking us…





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U.S. rail traffic down 5 percent

U.S. rail traffic in March dropped 5 percent compared to March 2018, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported. U.S. railroads originated 957,144 carloads in March 2019, down 8.9 percent,… Thank you for checking us…


Michigan to invest $2 million in recycling markets

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) today announced $2 million in funding available to support the growth of recycling markets in the state. To encourage recycling market development projects,… Thank you for checking us…


The Market: Recovered paper prices tumble 13 percent

By Ken McEntee View The Paper Stock Report’s latest recovered paper prices here. High inventories, mill downtime, Chinese import licenses and President Trump’s threat to close the Mexican border all… Thank you for checking us…