BASF increases TPU prices by 6 percent

By David Reed, UT EditorWyandotte, Michigan-BASF will increase prices for all Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) resin, concentrate andadditives by 6 percent, or as contracts allow, with effect from 1 Dec. 2005. We must contend with the continued volatility of raw material and energy costs, and the increasing challenges of transportation availability and costs," said James Lausch, director of BASF's Elastollan TPU business in North America. Despite these challenges, we remain fully focused on providing our customers with the quality TPU products and services they require."