Press Release

Kraton Polymers Increases Price of Kraton D SIS Polymers for Adhesives & Sealants Customers in Europe, Africa & Middle East

LONDON (November 23, 2004) – Kraton Polymers will increase the price of all Kraton D SIS, SBS and IR polymers for adhesives and sealants customers in Europe, Africa & Middle East, effective December 1. The increase will be 150 € per MT (metric ton).

“Kraton Polymers is facing a strong demand for styrencic block copolymers, while pressures from energy, raw material, packaging and transportation costs are continuing. The announced price increase will be necessary to ensure supply security, service standards and innovation,” said Olaf Breuer, Regional Business Manager Adhesives, Sealants & Coatings.

About Kraton

Kraton Polymers LLC is a premier, global specialty chemicals company and is the world’s largest producer of styrenic block copolymers (“SBCs”), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by Kraton over forty years ago.  SBCs are highly-engineered synthetic elastomers, which enhance the performance of products by delivering a variety of attributes, including greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability.  Kraton polymers are used in a wide range of applications including road and roofing materials, numerous consumer products (e.g., diapers, tool handles and toothbrushes), tapes, labels, medical applications, packaging, automotive and footwear products.  Kraton has the leading position in nearly all of its core markets and is the only producer of SBCs with global manufacturing capability.  Its production facilities are located in the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Brazil, and Japan.

Polymer Holdings LLC is the parent company of Kraton Polymers LLC and has no material assets other than its investment in Kraton Polymers LLC. 

Kraton, the Kraton logo and design are trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.

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