Arkema Raises Prices for High Performance Polyamides
Nov 10, 2006
Effective November 20th, 2006, or as existing contracts permit, Arkema is increasing by 4% the prices of its Rilsan® and Orgalloy® high performance polyamides. Specialty grades are subject to higher increases.
These price increases have been brought on by an ongoing escalation of energy, raw material and transportation costs, which previous productivity programs and price adjustments have not been able to offset.
Arkema's Technical Polymers serve the global transportation, electrical & electronics, sports, oil & gas, and other industrial and consumer markets.
With global brands like Rilsan®, Pebax® and Platamid®, unique products like Rilsan® Polyamide 11 biopolymer, and leading capacities in Rilsan® polyamide 11 and 12, Arkema's Technical Polymers business unit stands out in the industry by providing its customers with global coverage and superior regional service from production facilities and research centers in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
A global chemical player, Arkema consists of 3 coherent and balanced business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Present in over 40 countries with 18,600 employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.2 billion euros. With its 6 research centers in France, the United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.
