Board Converting News, April 10, 2023

Rusken Packaging Announces New Digital Printing Capabilities Cullman, Alabama based Rusken Packaging Inc. an- nounced the launch of a new digital printing capability for its packaging products. The new capability, Rusken Digital, will allow the company to offer detailed and vibrant graph- ics on its packaging, helping its customers stand out in a crowded marketplace. Through Rusken Digital, the company will be able to utilize the latest digital printing technology to create pack- aging products with precision and detail. This will allow its customers to create packaging that reflects their brand identity, and that catches the eye of consumers both in- store and online. “Rusken’s entry into the digital marketplace solidifies our continued commitment to our customers,” said COO Randy Whiteaker. “The investment in technology and people will en- hance our offering and bolster our retail and e-commerce presence not only in the South but throughout the US.” The new digital printing capability is available immedi- ately, and Rusken is now accepting orders for packaging products that feature digital printing. Rusken is an integrated packaging company with loca- tions throughout the southeast US with 17 facilities in eight states. Visit rusken.com to learn more.

Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month December 2022

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2022 2021

30.124 34.180

-11.9

7.927 8.545

-7.2

Industry Total

Year-to Date

December 2022

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2022 2021

400.520 416.189

-3.8

7.979 8.291

-3.8

Industry Total

Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)

Year

Month

Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change

2022 2021

2.4260 2.7360

-11.3

32.5461 33.8321

-3.8

Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)

Corrugator Plants Only

Date

Percent Change Weeks of Supply

Percent Change

Dec. Nov.

2.2603 2.2586

0.1

3.5 3.6

-2.8

Shipping Days

Year

Month

Year-to-Date

2022 2021

19 20

251 251

SOURCE: Fibre Box Association

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