HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 7, 2009)—Kraton has announced price increases for its SBS and SEBS materials in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
The company said prices for all Kraton SEBS, and oil extended SEBS, polymers and compounds in the region will increase by $250 per metric ton. The price increase will take effect no later than Nov. 1, and may occur earlier as business conditions dictate.
Meanwhile prices for Kraton SBS and OE SBS polymers in the region will rise by $110 per metric ton, across all markets and end uses. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, the price increase will take effect Nov. 1.