The Pigments division of Huntsman Corporation announced global price increases for all its titanium dioxide pigments.
The following increases are effective 15 March, 2013 or as contracts allow:
-Europe: €230 (Euros) per tonne or $300 (USD) per tonne in dollar-based markets -North America: $0.10 per pound (USD) and $0.10 per pound (CAD)
-Asia-Pacific: $300 (USD) per tonne
-Africa, Latin America and Middle East: $300 (USD) per tone
About Huntsman: Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Our operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging.
Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman has approximately 12,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2012 revenues of over $11 billion.
