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DuPont Filaments to Raise US Monofilament Prices WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 11, 2005 – DuPont Filaments – Americas, LLC today announced that it will implement price increases for their nylon 612, nylon 610 and polyester monofilaments effective Sept. 1. The increases range from 5 to 10 percent for widely used grades; higher percentages may apply to some specialty products. Rising costs of raw materials and energy are driving this increase of DuPont Filaments' prices. DuPont Filaments remains very committed to this business. These price increases enable DuPont Filaments to remain a sustainable supplier in the future. The increases apply to all market segments and all brands of filaments. They cover DuPont™ Tynex® and DuPont™ Herox® filaments for toothbrushes, DuPont™ Tynex® for paintbrushes and cosmetic brushes, DuPont™ Chinex® and DuPont™ Orel® filaments for paintbrushes and DuPont™ Tynex® A abrasive filaments for industrial finishing and floor cleaning. DuPont is a science company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture, nutrition, electronics, communications, safety and protection, home and construction, transportation and apparel. # # # 8/11/05 The DuPont Oval, DuPont™, Chinex®, Herox®, Orel® and Tynex®, are trademarks or registered trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates. |
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