Industry News
Eastman Increases Acetyls Prices on October 1
Published on 2005-09-08. Author :
SpecialChem
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KINGSPORT, Tenn.-- Eastman Chemical Company is increasing
prices on the following products effective Oct. 1, or as contracts allow. These
increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials,
energy and freight. - Eastman Acid Acid and
Derivatives : List and off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg)
globally.
- Eastman Acetic Anhydride and Derivatives : List
and off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg, € 90.00/kg) globally.
- Eastman
Acetaldehyde : List and off-list price increase of $US 0.05 /lb ($US 0.11/kg)
globally.
- Eastman Methyl Acetate : List and off-list price
increase of $US 0.10 /lb ($US 0.22/kg) globally.
Eastman
Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics
worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics
products; is the world's largest producer of PET polymers for packaging; and is
a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers. Eastman is leveraging its heritage
of innovation and strength in polyester, acetyl and organic chemistry technologies
to drive growth and meet increasing demand in four select markets: building and
construction, packaging, health and electronics. Founded in 1920 and headquartered
in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2004 sales of $6.6
billion and approximately 12,000 employees. Source:
Eastman |