Stepan announces price increases

Effective 1 March 2010, Stepan will increase prices for Stepanpol polyester polyols for the C.A.S.E. industry in North America by USD 0.05 - 0.20 per pound.Furthermore, effective 15 March 2010, the company will increase prices for Stepanpol rigid, aromatic polyester polyols by USD 0.06 per pound.

The increase is necessary due to rising raw material and production costs, says the company.