Total boxboard production decreased 1.9 percent when compared to March 2017 but increased 5.2 percent from last month. Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production increased over the same month a year ago but decreased compared to last month. Total Solid Bleached Boxboard and Liner production increased when compared to March 2017 and increased compared to last month. The production of Recycled Boxboard decreased compared to March 2017 and increased when compared to last month.
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