Kemira Pulp&Paper has announced a price increase in the North America region for sodium chlorate and all process and functional chemicals product lines as contracts allow.
Effective October 1, 2007, the price increase is in direct response to the sustained rise in global prices for natural gas and electricity, petroleum and many key chemical feed stocks impacting finished good costs. Sodium chlorate will increase by US $ 50.00/ton. Increases for process and functional chemicals will range from 3-15% depending on chemistry.
“We are committed to providing our customers with a unique competitive advantage”, says Hannu Melarti, President Kemira Pulp&Paper North America. “Price adjustments are essential to maintain the breadth of our portfolio and uphold our commitment to our customers for quality, service and innovation.”
Kemira Pulp&Paper is the leading supplier of pulp and paper chemicals. Its extensive solutions are spanning throughout the pulp and paper industry’s value chain from pulp to paper coating. In 2006, Kemira Pulp&Paper business area had revenue of EUR 993 million and a payroll of approximately 2,300 employees. It is present in 30 countries.
Further information:
Harold Goldsberry, Marketing Manager
Kemira Pulp&Paper
North America
Telephone +1 678 819 4623, cell phone +1 412 445 5209