Huber Raises Silica Prices

On August 1, 2008, Huber Engineered Materials announced a global price increase for its Dental, Paper, and Specialty Silica and Silicate grades, citing an unprecedented escalation in energy, raw material and transportation costs. The increase will be implemented between Aug. 15 and Sept. 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. Prices will increase an average of up to 15 percent, depending on the product grade and form.

Here is the press release.