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Global Paper, Board Production Slows but Still Hits New Record Levels in 2012

Advanced 0.2 percent pace to reach a new record level of 400 million tons in 2012

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Despite the continued decline in North America and Europe, global paper and board production still managed to advance at a 0.2% pace to reach a new record level of 400 million tons in 2012. Positive growth in tissue and packaging grades continued to offset the retreat in global graphic paper production. These and other statistics were published today in the 2013 Annual Review of Global Pulp & Paper Statistics, by RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry....

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