U.S. containerboard production through the end of August was up 4 percent compared to the same time last year, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) said in its August 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report. Total…
By Ken McEntee Domtar Corp. said it will convert its uncoated freesheet paper mill in Kingsport, Tenn. to produce recycled linerboard and corrugating medium. John Williams, president and CEO, speaking… Thank you for checking us…
By Ken McEntee Cascades is “cautiously optimistic” about current containerboard demand, according to Charles Malo, president and COO, Containerboard Packaging Group. Malo, speaking during the company’s second quarter earnings conference,… Thank you for checking us…
Major customers are moving away from plastic packaging and toward paperboard, WestRock CEO Steve Voorhees said this week during the company’s fiscal third quarter earnings conference. WestRock’s fiscal third quarter… Thank you for checking us…
U.S. containerboard production in June increased one percent compared to June 2019, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reported. Production was up five percent when compared to the same… Thank you for checking us…
Europe’s Norske Skog said it will take a major step in its continued transformation towards a growing and high-margin business by converting two newsprint paper machines into renewable containerboard production… Thank you for checking us…
U.S. containerboard production through May was up 6 percent compared to the same period last year, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) said. Releasing its monthly containerboard report, AF&PA… Thank you for checking us…
By Ken McEntee Greif Inc. said it has permanently closed its uncoated recycled board (URB) mill in Mobile, Ala. as part of its commitment to optimize its URB mill network. The closure of Mobile’s No….
U.S. containerboard production in April increased 7 percent compared to April 2019, the American Forest & Paper Association reported. Production (AF&PA) also was up seven percent when compared to the… Thank you for checking us…
By Ken McEntee While recovered paper prices escalate and generation dwindles, Cascades said it has sufficient raw materials to meet production requirements. However, said CEO Mario Plourde, the price increases… Thank you for checking us…
