AOC announces price increase for United States and Canada

April, 2010 : Collierville, TN

AOC, LLC announces a price increase for the United States and Canada. Vinyl ester resins will increase US$0.08 per pound (CDN$0.175/kg,) and Unsaturated Polyester Resins and gel coats will increase US$0.08 (CDN$0.175/kg). This is effective on all shipments on and after May 3, 2010.

Feed stock prices used to produce Vinyl Esters, Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Gel Coats due to manufacturing issues have resulted in Force Majuere, Sales Control and unprecedented raw material increases.

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