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to the evolving needs of today’s industries. As leaders in their respective fields, Royal Containers and Proprint Ser- vices are committed to enhancing their service offerings and creating new opportunities for growth. “We’re excited about the future and the possibilities this partnership opens up for our clients," continued Kra- kower. "Our president Warren Pearce’s long-term relation- ship with Royal and extensive knowledge of the corrugate industry made this great strategic partnership a reality.” AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) re- leased the October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in October increased 10 percent compared to October 2023. They were up 11 percent when compared to the same 10 months of 2023. The operating rate for unbleached packaging papers was 85.3 percent, up 2.9 points from October 2023 and up 5.8 points year-to-date. Shipments of the biggest subgrade in bleached packaging papers – food wrapping – were 24,300 short tons for the month of October, down 4.7 percent from the same month last year and down 0.5 percent year-to-date.

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