06.02.2004
GREAT LAKES ANNOUNCES PHOSPHATE ESTERS PRICE INCREASES
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced a worldwide list and off-list price increase of 7% for phosphate esters, effective for shipments as of March 1, 2004, where contracts allow. The price increase applies to the following products:
*Reofos™ and Kronitex™ phosphate ester flame retardants
*Durad™ and Reolube™ fire-resistant fluids and lubricant additives
The company stated that the price increase is necessary due to ongoing increases in energy and raw material costs.
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9025 North River Road
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Indianapolis
Indiana 46240
U.S.A.
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Great Lakes Chemical Corporation is the world’s leading producer of certain specialty chemicals for such applications as water treatment, specialty household cleaners, flame retardants, polymer stabilizers, fire suppression, and performance chemicals. The stock of the company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit the Great Lakes web site at www.greatlakes.com.
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