Total boxboard production decreased 0.4 percent when compared to November 2016 and decreased 2.0 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 decreased when compared to November 2016 and was flat compared to last month. The production of Recycled Boxboard decreased compared to November 2016 and decreased when compared to last month.
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