TOKYO (April 10, 2008) — Kuraray Co. Ltd. is increasing the prices of its Septon, Hybrar and TU-Polymer products — mainly styrenic block copolymers — globally, starting May 1.
Crumb grades will go up by about 20 cents per pound in North America, while pellet grades will increase by about 30 cents per pound.
The company pointed to increasing energy and feedstock prices and said it is aiming to recover only a portion of the increased costs.