Ashland performance materials, a business unit of Ashland Inc, has increasing the price of unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl esters and gelcoats sold in North America by $0.04 per pound effective from April 15, 2016, or as contracts allow.

This increase is primarily driven by the continued escalation in costs for key raw materials driven by rising feedstocks. Responding to changing market conditions allows Ashland to continue to provide industry leading support and innovative products that add value for customers.

Ashland Inc. is a global leader in providing specialty chemical solutions to customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, adhesives, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. (NA)