Sarlink prices rise from July 1

DSM Thermoplastic Elastomers will raise prices for Sarlink and Keltaflex product lines by 100 Euro from July 1st 2005

According to Gart Kostermans, General Manager of DSM Thermoplastic Elastomers B.V. in Europe and Asia: "Energy cost have remained at a very high level whereas the market for some of the key raw materials for Sarlink have become short leading to a steady increase in raw material costs. In order to maintain the quality, the innovation capability and service level our customers have come to expect and rely on, we have to bring the business back to appropriate levels of earning potential."