LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 6)—Zeon Chemicals Inc. raised prices by 5 cents a pound on all nitrile rubbers effective Jan. 1.
The firm blamed the price hikes on the increased costs of butadiene, acyrlonitrile and energy. Zeon markets the lines under the brand names Nipol, Sivic, Zealloy and DuoMod.