Huntsman Increases Polymeric MDI Prices in EAME Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2013
Everberg, Belgium – The Polyurethanes division of Huntsman Corporation (HUN:NYSE) announced today a € 70/tonne price increase on a product by product basis for polymeric MDI in the EAME region (Europe, Africa, Middle East, Turkey and Former Soviet Union) from November 1, 2013 or as applicable contracts allow.
Nick Webster, Vice President, Europe for Polyurethanes, said: "We are implementing this price increase to recover margins that help us achieve long-term reinvestment economics to support customer growth”.
About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals with 2012 revenues of over $11 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 75 manufacturing and R&D facilities in over 30 countries and employ approximately 12,000 associates within our 5 distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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