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AF&PA Responds to Port Strike Suspension

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock responds to the port strike suspension.

AF&PA Addresses Concerns Over Toilet Paper Shortages Amid Port Strike

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock addresses concerns over toilet paper shortages, emphasizing U.S. supply chain stability amid the ongoing port strike.

AF&PA Commends EU Decision to Extend Deforestation Regulation Deadline to December 2025

AF&PA released a statement regarding the European Union’s Commission decision to extend the EU Deforestation Regulation implementation deadline to December 2025.

AF&PA Urges Swift End to Strike Threatening U.S. Economy and Manufacturing

AF&PA urges swift resolution to the ILA strike, warning of severe economic impact and risks to U.S. manufacturing and rural jobs.

AF&PA Releases August 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 12% compared to August 2023. They were up 12% when compared to the same 8 months of 2023.

AF&PA Releases August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

AF&PA released the August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. Total printing-writing paper shipments increased 4% in August compared to August 2023.

AF&PA-AWC Statement on DC Circuit Court Boiler MACT Decision

AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock and AWC President and CEO Jackson Morrill released a statement regarding the DC Circuit Court’s decision on Boiler MACT.

Paperboard Packaging Alliance Reveals 2024 Student Design Challenge Finalists

Students from California State Polytechnic University, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, and Rochester Institute of Technology named as finalists.

American Forest & Paper Association President And CEO Heidi Brock Elected ICFPA President

Heidi Brock is the new ICFPA President, with José Carlos da Fonseca Junior as VP. They will lead for two years, focusing on global forestry and sustainability. 

AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

Total Containerboard production in Q2 increased 7% compared to Q2 2023. It was up 7% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.

AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 1% compared to Q2 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 88.5%, up 2.5 points from the same quarter last year and up 0.7 points year-to-date.

AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to May 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers in May increased 9% compared to the same month last year.