BILLINGHAM, United Kingdom,
Feb. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Pigments division of Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today
announced a price increase for all its titanium dioxide pigments in
Europe. The following increase is
effective April 1, 2011 or as
contracts allow:
Europe: Euros 175 per tonne
This price increase is in addition to all price increases
previously announced in this region.
About Huntsman: Huntsman is a global manufacturer and
marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies
manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including
chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear,
paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health
care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and
packaging. Originally known for pioneering innovations in
packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in
petrochemicals, Huntsman today has more than 11,000 employees and
operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had
2010 revenues of over $9 billion.
For more information about Huntsman, please visit the
Company's website at www.huntsman.com.
Forward Looking Statements: Statements in this
release that are not historical are forward-looking statements.
These statements are based on management's current beliefs and
expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are
subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve
risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations,
markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed
in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate
to, but are not limited to, financial, economic, competitive,
environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological
factors. In addition, the completion of any transactions
described in this release is subject to a number of uncertainties
and closing will be subject to approvals and other customary
conditions. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that such
transactions will be completed or that the company's expectations
will be realized. The company assumes no obligation to provide
revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances
change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.
SOURCE Huntsman Corporation