Board Converting News, November 20, 2023

AF&PA Elects Board Of Directors, Welcomes New Members The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) an- nounced the election of its new 2024 Board of Directors members: • Kevin Hayward, Ox Industries • Kevin Kuznicki, Billerud Americas Corporation • Steve Henry, Domtar, Resolute Forest Products, Paper Excellence • Tamera Fenske, Kimberly-Clark Corporation They join four returning board members: • Arsen Kitch, Clearwater Paper Corporation • Christian Fischer, Georgia-Pacific LLC • Howard Coker, Sonoco Products Company • Ole Rosgaard, Greif These members were elected during AF&PA’s Presi- dents Forum on November 9. They will serve three-year terms, beginning on January 1, 2024. “The AF&PA Board of Directors embodies true excel- lence in leadership, demonstrating our industry's best tal- ent,” said Heidi Brock, AF&PA President and CEO. “Each AF&PA member strengthens our industry voice, energiz- ing our advocacy efforts overall.” AF&PA also welcomed new company and associate members. To see the current directory of AF&PA mem- bers, visit: afandpa.org/our-members .

Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month September 2023

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2023 2022

3 0.911 3 2.734

-5. 6

7. 728 7. 794

- 0.8

Industry Total

September 2023

Year-to Date

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2023 2022

285.619 305.519

- 6.5

7. 556 7.998

- 5.5

Industry Total

Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)

Year

Month

Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change

2023 2022

2. 5387 2. 6314

- 3.5

23.3187 24.8978

- 6 .3

Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)

Corrugator Plants Only

Date

Percent Change Weeks of Supply

Percent Change

Sept. Aug.

2.2 15 2 2. 1606

2.5

3. 5 3. 6

- 2.8

Shipping Days

Year

Month

Year-to-Date

2023 2022

2 0 2 1

1 89 1 91

SOURCE: Fibre Box Association

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