Arkema raises prices for High Performance Polyamides

Effective May 1st, 2008, Arkema is increasing by 10% on average the prices of its Rilsan®, Pebax®, Platamid® and Orgalloy® high performance polyamides granules. The amount of the increase will reach 15% for dollar invoices, 10% for sterling pounds invoices and 5% for euro invoices.

These price increases have been brought on by a record escalation of energy, raw material and transportation costs, combined with an unprecedented currency evolution, 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 bioplastic and Pebax® RNew, and leading capacities in Rilsan® polyamide 11 and 12, Arkema’s Technical Polymers 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.

France's leading chemical company and 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 15 200 employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.7 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.