DSM Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in the market for thermoplastic elastomers will raise its prices for its Sarlink® product line by 150 euro per metric ton and 8 cents per pound USD. The price increase will be effective per May 1st 2007.

DSM Thermoplastic Elastomers produces Sarlink® thermoplastic elastomers, with production facilities in Leominster, MA, USA and in Genk, Belgium, and marketing offices in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Japan.

Sarlink® TPVs are widely used in automotive sealing systems and interior applications, building & construction markets, industrial markets and consumer goods.

DSM Thermoplastic Elastomers is part of DSM, a worldwide company active in nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients, performance materials and industrial chemicals. Market-driven growth, innovation and increased presence in emerging economies are key drivers of this strategy. The group has annual sales of €8 billion and employs about 22,000 people at more than 200 sites in 50 countries across the world. DSM ranks among the global leaders in many of its fields. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.