Huber Engineered Materials has enacted a global price increase for its precipitated silicas and silicates.The increase is effective beginning Oct.30,2012,or as current contracts allow.The price adjustment of up to 7%is dependent on geographic region,and the increase has become necessary due to increasing costs in raw materials,energy,freight,labor and manufacturing.
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http://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2012-10-15/huber-increases-prices-for-precipitated-silicas-an-731770/