Orion raising rubber black prices in EMEA region

Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. announced today that effective August 1, 2021, or as permitted by customer contracts, the company is increasing prices on all rubber carbon black products sold in the EMEA region. Prices for rubber carbon black will increase by an average of €110 per ton. In addition, the company’s service surcharges and payment terms shall be adjusted to reflect these higher costs. In a press release announcing the move, Orion said that the increase was necessary due to rising operating, logistics and environmental costs required to maintain service levels.