Houston, Texas (March 4, 2008) — Kraton Polymers L.L.C. is increasing SBS-based polymers and compounds in the North American market by 10 cents per pound.
At the same time, Kraton said prices on SBS-based polymers and compounds in the European paving and roofing market will jump by about $228 per ton.
Kraton said it experienced unprecedented cost increases throughout 2007 in energy, raw materials, packaging and logistics expenses.