Kraton Polymers announces price increases

Kraton Polymers LLC continues to experience significant raw material and energy cost increases. Accordingly, Kraton announces a general price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East of Euro 200 /MT for Kraton SIS and SIBS polymers across all markets and end-uses.

Based on these same drivers, Kraton announces a general price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East of Euro 150 /MT for Kraton SBS and OE SBS polymers and compounds across all markets and end-uses. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, these price increases will take effect April 1, 2010.

In addition the company at the same time also announced price increases that will affect the Americas.

Kraton announces a general price increase in the Americas of 10 cpp or 220 usd/ton for Kraton SBS and OE SBS polymers and compounds across all markets and end-uses. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, these price increases will take effect April 1, 2010.

SOURCE: Kraton Polymers LLC

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