DuPont Performance Materials to Increase Prices for DuPont™ Delrin® in the Americas

Effective April 1, 2017, or as soon as contracts allow, DuPont Performance Materials will increase prices for all DuPont™ Delrin® grades by the equivalent of $200 per metric ton

WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB) March 15, 2017

Effective April 1, 2017, or as soon as contracts allow, DuPont Performance Materials will increase prices for all DuPont™ Delrin® grades by the equivalent of $200 per metric ton. This will be applied in the Americas and higher increases may be required for some specialty grades. This price increase is due to rapidly rising costs of certain key raw materials.

DuPont Performance Materials (DPM) is a leading innovator of thermoplastics, elastomers, renewably sourced polymers, high-performance parts and shapes, as well as resins that act as adhesives, sealants, and modifiers. DPM supports a globally linked network of regional application development experts who work with customers throughout the value chain to develop innovative solutions in automotive, packaging, construction, consumer goods, electrical/electronics and other industries. For additional information about DuPont Performance Materials, visit plastics.dupont.com.

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