Board Converting News, January 16, 2023

TRG Names Chris Rebuck New General Manager At Package Craft Cicero, Illinois based The Royal Group (TRG) introduced Chris Rebuck as the new General Manager at Package Craft. Rebuck replaces Craig Rob- erts, who served as the General Manager of Package Craft for the past 23 years. Roberts will take a sales and advisor role and remain with the company. Meanwhile, Cas- sie Penland of Package Craft has been promoted to Sales and Cus- tomer Service Manager. Penland has been with Package Craft for over 14 years and is a vital part of the team. Rebuck has worked closely with Roberts, Penland, and the Package Craft team the past five months to ensure a smooth transition. Rebuck worked in B2B sales and opera- tions management for the vending and food service indus- try prior to the paper and packaging industry. His longtime career in sales, management, and operations molded him into the ideal candidate for TRG. “I have worked very closely with Chris during his tenure at TRG and am excited to see his passion and leadership shine in North Carolina,” said Kevin Miller, CEO of TRG. “Chris joins a very capable team at Package Craft, and we look forward to continued success in 2023 and beyond.” Chris Rebuck

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

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2022 2021

32.705 34.247

-4.5

7.787 8.154

-4.5

Industry Total

Year-to Date

September 2022

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2022 2021

305.168 312.525

-2.4

7.989 8.224

-2.9

Industry Total

Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)

Year

Month

Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change

2022 2021

2.6327 2.7773

-5.2

24.8959 25.4841

-2.3

Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)

Corrugator Plants Only

Date

Percent Change Weeks of Supply

Percent Change

Sep. Aug

2.5975 2.5867

0.4

4.1 4.2

-2.4

Shipping Days

Year

Month

Year-to-Date

2022 2021

21 21

191 190

SOURCE: Fibre Box Association

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