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Midland, MI -- The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") is increasing prices globally
for DOW™ Latex Powders redispersible polymer powders by 15 to 20
percent, depending on grade and market, effective December 1, 2006 or
as contracts allow.
"This increase is necessary to partially offset the continued
rise in raw material and energy costs over the last two years," said Marty
Kollmeyer, global business director. "In addition, it will allow us to
continue to develop new products and technologies to support the growing
market for construction polymers."
About The Dow Chemical Company
Dow is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of science
and technology to improve living daily. The Company offers a broad range
of innovative products and services to customers in more than 175 countries,
helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals
to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment
to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $46 billion
and employs 42,000 people worldwide. References to "Dow" or
the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated
subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.
Source: Dow
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