WILMINGTON, Del., June 11, 2014 – DuPont Performance Polymers announces a price increase for DuPont™ Zytel® PA66 polymer and unreinforced PA66 resins effective globally on July 1, 2014, or as contracts permit. These increases are due to escalating costs of key raw materials for the production of PA66. 

 

Prices for Zytel® PA66 polymer and unreinforced PA66 grades will be increased by 7 percent.

 

DuPont continuously strives to offset escalating costs with productivity programs to help ensure sustainable global supply and new product innovation. But the magnitude of the recent cost increases makes these price adjustments unavoidable.

 

DuPont Performance Polymers is committed to working with customers throughout the world to develop new products, components and systems that help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and protect people and the environment. With more than 40 manufacturing, development and research centers throughout the world, DuPont Performance Polymers uses the industry’s broadest portfolio of plastics, elastomers, renewably sourced polymers, filaments and high-performance parts and shapes to deliver cost-effective solutions to customers in aerospace, automotive, consumer, electrical, electronic, industrial, sporting goods and other diversified industries. 

 

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802.  The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.  For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.

 

 

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