Kraton raises prices in Europe, Americas
ERJ staff report (DS)
Houston, Texas -- Kraton Polymers is implementing a general price increase of 150 Euros/ton on SBS based polymers and compounds in the European Paving and Roofing market.
Simultaneously, the company said it is implementing a general price increase of 10 cents per pound on SBS based polymers and compounds in the North American market.
Throughout 2007, said Kraton, the company experienced unprecedented cost increases associated with energy, raw materials, packaging, and logistics costs.
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Press release from Kraton (European price increase)
Press release from Kraton (US price increase)
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