Kemira, Finland, announced a price increase for its Pulp & Paper FennoSize AKD product line in EMEA. The adjustment will be effective immediately or as customer contracts allow.

The price increase of the AKD sizing chemicals will be approximately 5%-10%, depending on the specific formulations and can differ in selected geographies. This adjustment is necessary due to significant raw material costs increases, Kemira noted.

Kemira is a global chemicals company serving customers in water-intensive industries. The company focuses on pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, and water treatment. In 2015, Kemira had annual revenues of EUR 2.4 billion and around 4,700 employees.