Board Converting News, February 20, 2023

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

SOURCE: Fibre Box Association

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