Foamex to boost prices

LINWOOD, Pa (June 7)—Foamex International Inc. will raise prices 16 percent on virtually all polyurethane and polymer foam products to offset raw material increases from chemical suppliers. The hikes go into effect July 1 and cover all Foamex divisions except its Carpet Cushion Group, which earlier said it would raise prices 8 percent effective June 3. The company did not give a breakdown of the price increases but noted that most other foam producers had already raised prices.