KATY, Texas, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Silica
Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) said today that the part of its
Industrial and Specialty Products business focused on silica sand
will increase prices for most of its non-contracted silica sand,
cool roof granule, aplite and specialty products used primarily in
glass, foundry, paints, coatings, elastomers, roofing, chemicals,
recreation, building products and other applications. The increases
are effective for shipments starting Jan. 1,
2019. Price increases will range from 2 to 9 percent,
depending on the product and grade. The price increases are being
made to support the continued investments the Company is making in
upgrading its capacity to meet the growing demand for its products
and to offset rising production costs.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. is a performance materials
company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The Company is a
leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas
industry, and in a wide range of industrial applications. Wholly
owned EP Minerals, a U.S. Silica Company, is an industry
leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous
earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. Over its
118-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core
competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science
that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 1,500
diversified products to customers across our end markets. The
Company currently operates over 25 mines and production facilities.
The Company is headquartered in Katy, Texas and has offices in Frederick, Maryland and Chicago,
Illinois.
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.
Michael Lawson
Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate
Communications
(301) 682-0304
lawsonm@ussilica.com
Nick Shaver
Investor Relations Manager
281-394-9630
shavern@ussilica.com
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