CHATTANOOGA, TN, July 24, 2007 -- Alco Chemical, a National Starch and Chemical Company, has announced a price increase in the United States and Canada on its aqueous polymer and rheology modifier product lines. Increases range from 5 percent to 8 percent and are effective August 20, 2007, or as contracts allow. Continued escalation in monomer, caustic and energy costs are the reason for these increases, according to company officials.
Alco Chemical is a leading manufacturer of specialty polymers used in water treatment, detergents, paper and adhesives. Alco Chemical is a unit of National Starch and Chemical Company, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty polymers, natural polymers, adhesives and electronic materials, with 2006 sales of $3.7 billion. National Starch is headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J., and is a member of the ICI Group.
For more information about Alco Chemical, visit www.alcochemical.com. For more information about National Starch and Chemical Company, visit www.nationalstarch.com.
National Starch and Chemical Company is dedicated to meeting the needs and expectations of customers without compromising its commitment to sustainability. National Starch supports sustainability through its continuous efforts to improve the safety, health and environment of the communities in which it operates.
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