Total boxboard production increased 2.4 percent when compared to February 2017, but decreased 4.8 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 & Liner production increased when compared to February 2017 and increased compared to last month. The production of Recycled Boxboard decreased compared to February 2017 and decreased when compared to last month.
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