The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) reported that its member countries' paper and board production was stable in 2018, compared to the previous year, according to preliminary figures. Total production in 2018 reached 92.2 million tonnes. 2018 saw new capacities coming on stream but also closures. Combined with the upgrade of existing machines, this translated in a net capacity increase of 1.3 million tonnes.

U.S. containerboard production in December 2018 was essentially flat compared to December 2017 but up 1.7% year-to-date. The month-over-month average daily production compared to November 2018 was 1.8% lower, according to the American Forest & Paper Association reported.

Jan. 8, 2019 - Founded in 1819, Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. is proudly celebrating 200 years of American papermaking in 2019. Located in Bennington, New Hampshire on the banks of the Contoocook River, Monadnock is the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the country and has survived and thrived through radical changes in the paper business.