ATLANTA—Huber Carbonates L.L.C., a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., will increase the price for its industrial calcium carbonate products, effective Dec. 1.
The firm said prices will increase an average of 5 to 10 percent depending on the product type and packaging.Huber said cost increases in materials, packaging, freight, regulatory compliance, labor and capital investments necessitate the pricing adjustment.
The firm's calcium carbonate products are used in a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications, including rubber, thermoplastics, paints and coatings, adhesives, caulks, and sealants.