Total boxboard production increased 3.5 percent when compared to October 2016 and increased 3.0 percent from last month. Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production increased over the same month a year ago and increased compared to last month. Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production increased when compared to October 2016 and increased compared to last month. The production of Recycled Boxboard increased compared to October 2016 and increased when compared to last month.
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