9 Nov 2012
DSM announces Akulon price increase in the Americas
To offset escalating raw material costs, DSM Engineering Plastics, Inc. is to increase the prices of Akulon® PA6 base grades sold in the Americas by $0.09 per pound effective for all orders shipped on or after November 19, 2012.
While DSM continues to pursue and implement cost savings initiatives targeted at absorbing the impact of the raw material escalations, this additional increase is necessary to ensure DSM Engineering Plastics’ sustainable long-term growth.
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