ESSEN, Germany - Evonik Carbon Black GmbH, a subsidiary of Evonik Industries, Essen, Germany, is increasing prices for carbon black pigments and pigments preparations Corasol®, Derussol®, Tack® and Colcolor® by up to 10 percent for deliveries to locations in Europe, Asia and ROW. Prices for shipments in the NAFTA region will be increased by up to $0.12/lbs.

The price increase will be effective for all deliveries on or after May 1, 2011.