The increase is driven by increasing feedstock and energy related costs and will be implemented by DSM to sustain it’s business ambitions; continuous capital investments in assets and innovation programs are imperative to secure optimal support of our global customers base.
The global price increase is 150 €/mt for Europe, Middle East & Africa and 220 US$/mt for all other regions, involving all Keltan® EP(D)M Products. Price increases are effective October 1st 2009 or as contractual agreements allow"