BASF to boost caprolactam, nylon 6 polymers prices in NA
16 Sep '05
1 min read
BASF announced that it will increase prices for caprolactam, as well as Ultramid and Capron nylon 6 polymers for spinning and extrusion applications, by 10-12 percent, effective October 1, 2005 in North America (NA).
The price increase is due to significant increases in raw material and energy costs. This action will apply to customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
New Jersey based BASF Corporation is the North American (NA) affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. Company employs about 10,000 people in North America and had sales of approximately $11 billion in 2004.
Leading chemical company BASF's portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF's intelligent solutions and high-value products help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional market opportunities.