Ticona has announced a price increase for its polyester, polyoxymethylene, long fiber reinforced plastics, and liquid crystal polymer product lines.
Celanex polybutylene terephthalate, Impet polyethylene terephthalate, Vandar thermoplastic polyester blends, and Riteflex thermoplastic elastomer will increase $0.12/lb. Celcon and Hostaform polyoxymethylene will increase $0.07/lb.
Celstran long fiber reinforced thermoplastic polyamide and polyurethane grades will see a price increase of $0.12/lb. Vectra liquid crystal polymer will increase by $0.25/lb.
Pricing will increase as existing contracts allow and will apply in the Americas to shipments beginning November 1, 2006.