BASF to increase prices
June 21 2011 BASF has announced price increases of polymer dispersions, powders, resins and additives in Europe.
Effective June 20, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Africa and Western Asia for polymer dispersions as well as additives by 85 Euros per metric ton and acrylic resins and redispersible powders by 140 Euros per metric ton.This price increase is necessary due to continuingly high costs of raw materials and freight, BASF writes in a press release.