IMERYS Pigments for Paper to Increase Global Kaolin Prices

BRUSSELS, Belgium--(Business Wire)--
IMERYS Pigments for Paper raises prices for all kaolin products
effective immediately.

Kaolin manufactured in the USA, Brazil, Australia and the UK,
including calcined products, will increase in price by 10 to 15 %. In
addition to this announced increase, energy & transportation
surcharges will apply, around the world, for kaolin products in all
forms.

Unprecedented cost increases in logistics, chemicals, mining,
fuel, and power are key factors in this decision. Despite Imerys'
continual improvement programs to mitigate these effects, price
increases and surcharges are necessary to achieve a sustainable
pigment business.

Notes to editors:

IMERYS Pigments for Paper is a world leading producer of white
pigments, manufacturing kaolin, ground calcium carbonate (GCC) and
precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). The business group serves the
needs of the international paper industry and employs 2,403 people,
operates 46 industrial sites in 19 countries and represents 22% of
Imerys' overall revenue.

IMERYS Pigments for Paper
Media Contact:
Spencer Farmer, +44 (0)776 664 1967
Global Marketing Director
spencer.farmer@imerys.com
or
Commercial Contact:
Dave Bakshi, 770-645-3463
North America Director of Marketing
or
Mikael Breitenstein, +358 207 577 704
Europe Commercial Director
or
Tony Noon, +65 67 99 60 60
Asia Director of Business Development
or
Paper Mercosul
Mario Seixas, +55 11 2133 0135
General Manager

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