DuPont Raises Titanium Dioxide Prices in North America

DuPont Titanium Technologies, Wilmington, Del., USA, this week announced a price increase of $0.15/lb, or as permitted by contract, for all of its Ti‑Pure® titanium dioxide sold in North America (U.S, and Canada) into coatings, plastics, laminates, and specialty applications. The increase, to become effective January 1, is in addition to any previously announced price increases for North America.

DuPont Titanium Technologies operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan Yin, Taiwan, all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. The company also operates a mine in Starke, Fla.

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