West Deptford, New Jersey - COIM USA said 16 March that it will increase the price of its Imuthane and Versathane Pre-Polymers within the US and Canada by up to $0.25/lb ($/mt 550) depending on product.
The increase takes effect from 15 April 2012, or as contracts will allow.
"This increase is due to the continuing escalation of raw material costs," said the company, which is a subsidiary of Offanengo, Italy-headquartered COIM Group.
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