SINGAPORE, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont Titanium Technologies
today announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) titanium
dioxide grades sold in the Asia Pacific region.
Effective Sept. 15, or as permitted by contract, prices for all titanium
dioxide grades (TiO2) will increase $200 (USD) per ton in Asia, except the
People's Republic of China and Japan. Effective Sept. 15, or as permitted by
contract, prices in China will increase by 2.0RMB/kg. This increase is in
addition to those announced in June.
'Demand for TiO2 remains strong. Higher raw material, energy and
transportation costs continue to impact our manufacturing expenditures,' said
Ian Edwards, global business director -- DuPont Titanium Technologies.
'Energy efficiency and productivity initiatives have offset some of this
impact, but this price increase is necessary for continued investment in
global fulfillment, quality offerings and value to customers.'
DuPont Titanium Technologies is the world's largest manufacturer of
titanium dioxide, serving customers globally in the coatings, paper and
plastics industries. The company operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New
Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan Yin, Taiwan;
all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. The company also
operates a plant in Uberaba, Brazil, for finishing titanium dioxide and a mine
in Starke, Fla. Technical service centers are located in Uberaba, Brazil;
Mexico City, Mexico; Mechelen, Belgium; Kuan Yin, Taiwan; Ulsan, Korea;
Wilmington, Del.; and Shanghai, China, to serve the European, Middle Eastern,
United States, Asian and Latin America markets.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a science-based products and services company.
Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions
essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating
in more than 70 countries and regions, DuPont offers a wide range of
innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food;
building and construction; communications; and transportation and apparel.
The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont(TM), The miracles of science(TM) and
Ti-Pure(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its
affiliates.
Contact: Kimberlie A. Lantz - United States
302-999-2361
kimberlie.a.lantz@usa.dupont.com
Ricky Fu Ming Law - Singapore
+65-6586-3055
Ricky-Fu-Ming.Law@sgp.dupont.com
SOURCE DuPont Titanium Technologies
