Effective March 1st, 2010 or as existing contracts permit Perstorp will increase the price for Trimethylolpropane (TMP) by EUR 300/MT in Europe, 15 c/lb in North America and USD 300/MT on other markets. Neopentyl Glycol (Neo) will increase by EUR 300/MT in Europe, 15 c/lb in North America and USD 300/MT on other markets.
Prices are being increased due to higher cost of operation related to mainly raw materials.