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Reichhold Announces Price Increase on Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Vinyl Ester Resins Sold in North America

Monday 10. August 2009 - $ 0.05 per Pound Effective September 1st, 2009

Reichhold, Inc. announced price increases today of $ 0.05 per pound on all unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins sold in North America for the composites industry. This increase is effective for all orders shipped on or after September 1.

“This price increase is required because key raw material prices continue to increase and can no longer be absorbed,” said Al Naser, Reichhold commercial vice president, Composites North America. “This price increase will not restore margins as it still does not completely offset the increased raw material costs recently incurred,” Naser continued.

“This upward pressure continues to be driven by global supply and demand where supply of critical raw material precursors have been reduced due to lower refinery run rates and reduced yields as a result of the continuing trend towards lighter refinery feedstocks,” Naser stated.

“We especially appreciate the understanding of our customers in this difficult economic climate as we make every effort to limit the impact of rising costs upon product pricing,” Naser added. “At the same time we are making the investments necessary to continue the supply of innovative and high quality products and services which add value for our customers and increase their competitiveness in the markets they serve,” he concluded.