Huntsman to boost price increase for all of its TiO2 Pigments
30 Aug '10
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The Pigments division of Huntsman Corporation announced global price increases for all its titanium dioxide pigments. The following increases are effective September 1st, 2010 or as applicable contracts allow:
• Europe: €150 (Euros) per tonne or $200 (USD) per tonne in dollar-based markets • North America: $0.08 per pound (USD) and $0.08 per pound (CAD) • Asia-Pacific: $150 (USD) per tonne • Africa, Latin America and Middle East: $150 (USD) per tonne
These price increases are in addition to all price increases previously announced in these regions.
Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has more than 11,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide.