FAIRLAWN, Ohio (Aug. 18) — Omnova Solutions Inc. will raise prices by 6 cents per dry pound for vinylpyridine and non-carboxylated styrene butadiene latex sold to the tire and mechanical rubber goods reinforcement markets in North America.
The increase is effective September 16, or as contracts allow, and is due to continued escalation in energy, raw material and transportation costs.
Omnova makes emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and functional surfaces for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential end uses.