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20May 19
Global Forest and Paper Industry Awards Young Scientists’ Innovations
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) joined the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) in presenting three young scientists with 2019 Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Awards at the ICFPA-hosted international CEO Roundtable, a biennial gathering of forest product company and association leaders last week in Vancouver, Canada. The theme of the international competition was future generation forestry and innovation in the wood fiber-based industry. These issues are timely as the world seeks sustainable and renewable alternatives to packaging, fuel and materials. Click "read more" below for additional information.
20May 19
American Forest & Paper Association Releases April 2019 Containerboard Monthly Report
The report featured revised data based on findings from the 59th Annual Capacity Survey released May 15. Containerboard production in April 2019 decreased 5.3 percent compared to April 2018 and was down 4.1 percent year-to-date. The average daily production compared to March 2019 was 3.1 percent higher. The containerboard operating rate bounced back above 90 percent due to the high rate for medium (96.5 percent), while the liner operating rate was at 89.6 percent. In spite of the bounce back, the April operating rate was 6.2 points lower than the same month last year, and the year-to-date operating rate was down 5.8 points compared to last year. Production for export, most of which is liner, was down nearly 20 percent year-over-year and was also down 20.5 percent year-to-date.
20May 19
American Forest & Paper Association Releases April 2019 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report
The report featured revised data based on findings from the 59th Annual Capacity Survey released May 15. Total packaging papers shipments were down 3.7 percent from April 2018 and down 1.4 percent year-to-date. Bag & sack shipments were down 1.1 percent year-to-date, multiwall shipments were down 3.6 percent, food wrapping shipments were up 0.5 percent, and converting shipments were down 1.4 percent. The operating rate for April decreased to 88.5 percent compared to 90.0 percent in March. Inventory levels increased 1.7 percent from March.