Plans Are Underway For TAPPI CorrExpo 2023 In Cleveland
Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month December 2022
Plans are underway for TAPPI CorrExpo 2023, which is set for August 28-30, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. View the pre- liminary schedule at correxpo.org for details. First off will be the popular “Effective Methods to Max- imize Diecutting Productivity” class on Sunday, August 27. Industry veteran Rick Putch will explain equipment differ- ences, general maintenance needs, and structural design differences that influence quality and profitability. Attend- ees will gain a better understanding of machine limitations on flatbed and rotary die cutters and learn the importance of a tool readiness program. The Tuesday evening event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will be a 4-hour extravaganza with food, beverag- es, and entertainment — all included in the full conference registration. Attendees will test their musical skills in “The Garage” for collaborations and jam sessions or learn to play an instrument. Visit correxpo.org/floorplan to see the 2023 Floor Plan and find out who is currently signed up. If you are interest- ed in being a CorrExpo 2023 Sponsor or Exhibitor, contact Linda Cohen at lcohen@tappi.org or (914) 944-0135. Visit correxpo.org to book hotel accommodations and view the “Things to Do in Cleveland” list for the best CorrExpo ex- perience.
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
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