Ashland Water Technologies to Increase Prices in North America

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Ashland Water Technologies, Wilmington, Del., USA, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., has announced it will increase prices immediately, or as contracts allow, by up to 15% on select products within its portfolio of process and water treatment additives sold in North America. The price increase is being driven by higher raw material and other input costs.

"In light of the current cost environment, this action is necessary to enable us to continue providing industry-leading product support and value to our customers," said Guy West, VP, North America, Ashland Water Technologies. "We will continue to work in partnership with our customers to help mitigate these increases."

Ashland Water Technologies is a leading specialty chemical supplier of process, utility, and functional chemistries globally. It offers innovative chemical and equipment technologies designed to help customers improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, and minimize environmental impact.