Birla Carbon raising specialty black prices in North America

On August 1, Birla Carbon announced it will raise prices for all specialty carbon blacks in North America by 9% effective September 1, 2019. All shipments made on or after this date are subject to the price increase. According to Birla, the increase is necessary due to extreme cost increases in carbon black feedstock. In addition, Birla Carbon will implement a revised schedule of fees for non-standard package services, also effective September 1, 2019. 

Here is the press release.