Eastman Increases Isophthalic Acid Prices on March 1
Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective March 1, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials, energy and freight.
Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers; and produces PET polymers for packaging. As a Responsible Care® company, Eastman is committed to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and security performance. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2008 sales of $6.7 billion and approximately 10,500 employees.
