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AF&PA Releases 62nd Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey

AF&PA released the 62nd Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey, indicating overall U.S. paper and paperboard capacity declined, 0.4% in 2021, compared to the average decline of 1.0% per year since 2012.

AF&PA Releases March 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March decreased four percent compared to March 2021. They were down two percent when compared to the same three months of 2021.

American Forest & Paper Association Releases March 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased one percent in March compared to March 2021, while U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased…

Is There a Paper Ballot Shortage?

Some recent news reports have suggested a shortage of paper availability for paper ballots in advance of upcoming elections. We sat down with Terry Webber, AF&PA’s Vice President of Industry Affairs, to answer a few commonly asked questions about this important topic.

American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association released the February 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased two percent in February compared to February 2021.

AF&PA Releases January 2022 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased two percent compared to January 2021.

AF&PA January 2022 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased three percent in January compared to January 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased nine percent in January compared to the same month last year.

Paper and Wood Products Industry Invests in Local Communities and Its Neighbors

Jon Peterson touches on how Resolute’s Coosa Pines Mills impacts the local community.

AF&PA Releases December 2021 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December increased one percent compared to December 2020. They were essentially flat (+0.0 percent) when compared to the same 12 months of 2020.

AF&PA Releases December 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

AF&PA released its December 2021 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments remained essentially flat (+0.1 percent) in December compared to December 2020.

AF&PA Supports U.S. Department of Commerce’s Final Determinations in Circumvention Inquiries on Uncoated Paper

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement supporting final determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to petitions filed by U.S. manufacturers and the United Steelworkers. The U.S. Department of…

AF&PA Releases November 2021 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November decreased two percent compared to November 2020. They were essentially flat (-0.1 percent) when compared to the same 11 months of 2020.