Cristal Global (Cristal) announced that it will increase prices on all of its anatase and rutile Tiona and Cristal titanium dioxide (TiO2) products sold in North America.
In the U.S. and Canada: Effective October 1st, 2009, or as permitted by contract, prices for all Tiona and Cristal titanium dioxide (TiO2) products will increase by US five (5) cents per pound (USD). This increase is in addition to the price increases announced on May 20th, 2009, and July 8th, 2009.
Cristal Global is the world's second-largest producer of titanium dioxide and a leading producer of titanium chemicals. Cristal Global operates eight manufacturing plants in six countries on five continents and employs more than 4,000 people worldwide.