Dow Announces Price Increases of its Epoxy Products in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent

Horgen, Switzerland - March 21, 2007

Effective 1 April 2007, or as contract terms allow, Dow Epoxy will increase prices for its Epoxy Resins in Europe (incl. Turkey), Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

The increases are as follows:

Liquid Epoxy Resins D.E.R.™ 300 series   120 Euro / MT
Solid Epoxy Resins   D.E.R. 600 series   100 Euro / MT
Solid Solution Epoxy Resins D.E.R. 600 series    100 Euro / MT
Brominated Epoxy Resins   D.E.R. 500 series    80 Euro / MT
Liquid Epoxy Blends  D.E.R. 350 series  120 Euro / MT
Epoxy Novolac Resins D.E.N.™ 400 series 120 Euro /MT     

 

“The increases reflect the persistently high raw material costs, which continue to have a significant impact on our cost of production, as well as the strong demand situation we are experiencing,” says Carsten Larsen, product marketing manager for Europe and MEAI. Customers interested in learning more about the price increase should contact their local Dow sales representative.

About Dow Epoxy

Dow Epoxy is a leading global producer of epoxy resins, intermediates and specialty resins. The business offers differentiated solution-based products and innovative technologies and services to customers spanning a wide range of market segments, including: powder coatings, marine and protective coatings, packaging coatings, coil coatings, automotive coatings, UV curable coatings, civil engineering, structural and corrosion-resistant composites, adhesives, electrical laminates and electrical castings/potting and encapsulation/tooling. More information about Dow Epoxy is available at www.dowepoxy.com and www.epoxyavenue.com.

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For Editorial Information:

Marielle Jaeger
Dow Europe GmbH
Horgen, Switzerland
+41 44 728 22 46