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U.S. containerboard capacity reaches record

U.S. containerboard capacity increased 1.5 percent in 2019, reaching a record 40.3 million tons, the American Forest & Paper Association reported while releasing its 60th annual industry Survey of Paper,… Thank you for checking us…


Valmet containerboard machine

Indian containerboard mill orders new machine

Sri Andal Paper Mills, of Tamil Nadu, India, has ordered a new recycled containerboard line, announced Valmet, which will supply the machine. The machine, which will produce up to 220,000… Thank you for checking us…


Midwest Paper

Industrial Opportunity Partners acquires Midwest Paper

By Ken McEntee Private equity firm Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) has acquired Midwest Recycled and Coated Containerboard Mill LLC (Midwest Paper), a recycled containerboard mill headquartered in Combined Locks, Wisc. Terms of the transaction were…


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U.S. containerboard production down

U.S. containerboard production in November decreased 1 percent compared to November 2018, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reported. Production was down 4 percent when compared to the same… Thank you for checking us…



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Greif projects $33 OCC through October

Greif Inc. said it expects old corrugated (OCC) prices to hold at $33 per ton through the end of October – the end of its 2019 fiscal year. Larry Hilsheimer,… Thank you for checking us…



Containerboard mill planned in Utah

By Ken McEntee A new 1,000 ton-per-day 100-percent recycled containerboard mill has been announced for the Salt Lake City, Utah area. Crossroads Paper, a new company that is building the… Thank you for checking us…


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Containerboard production drops 6 percent in May

U.S. containerboard production decreased 6 percent in May 2019 compared to May 2018 and was down 4.5 percent year-to-date, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced today. The average daily production compared to April…