U.S. Zinc, a zinc producer owned by Brazilian Votorantim Metais, announced it will increase premiums on zinc oxide and zinc dust effective immediately.
The Valspar Corp. has announced pricing increases for powder coatings products. Pricing changes will take effect for all shipments on or after July 15.
International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) will increase global prices for selected biocides, including those based on IPBC, folpet, tin and CTL, eight to 10 percent effective July 1, 2010, or as contracts allow.
Effective July 1, 2010, or as agreements allow, Southern Clay Products Inc. will increase prices for its paint and coatings additives in the Americas five to nine percent.