Buckman announced global price increases for its paper division. The price increases will be effective January 1, 2019. The increases are being driven by rising raw materials, constraints from supply chain tightness and growing challenges associated with freight costs.

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Buckman announces global paper division chemicals price increase

Buckman announced global price increases for its paper division. The increases are being driven by rising raw materials, constraints from supply chain tightness and growing challenges associated with freight costs.The price increases will be effective January 1, 2019, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

In addition to product price increases, Buckman will implement freight delivery increases in certain regions as required.
Coagulants: 10 – 15%
Flocculants: 10 – 20%
Defoamers: 5 – 15%
Biocides: 5 – 15%
Alkaline cleaners: 10 – 20%

Buckman is a privately-held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.