This year's Census Report provides two stories. One side documents the hard times - so much so that no plant should feel alone in its misery. The other story reveals a mania for new strategies and products, all waiting to blossom once the recovery comes. 2008, therefore, is a time between times.More>>

The view from all three sides (corrugated container plants, folding carton plants, and equipment suppliers) is healthy - most corrugated container plants and more than most folding carton plants say that business in their region is good or better. As support, machinery suppliers are more optimistic...More>>

Suppliers are a little more positive about the environment for the corrugated container industry than the converters themselves - 53.8 percent of suppliers believe their customers operate in a thriving or healthy region. This compares to 49.4 percent of converters with that experience.More>>

The corrugated container industry is showing a vital recovery but the folding carton industry continues to suffer.More>>

After years of listless growth, converters are finally on a stable course to better business.More>>

After several years of sluggish growth, converters are beginning to see a rebound in business.More>>

Seven years ago when Laura Przybylski began her career in the folding carton industry, she saw a business that was healthy and prosperous. Today, however, is another story. Competition is fierce, customers are more demanding, and the economy remains sluggish.More>>

The U.S. board converting industry was dealt a triple blow over the last two years with the combination of a recession, customer consolidation and a strong dollar. The economy outwitted stock market analysts who predicted a solid recovery by now.More>>

One thing the U.S. board converting industry did not need this year was an article in The Wall Street Journal about just how bad business is.More>>