Hexion to Raise Prices for Composite Polymers

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:11pm EDT 

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(Business Wire)--
Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will increase prices for its
unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resin systems in North America by five
cents per pound effective July 6. 

The recent rise in energy, intermediates and transportation costs has led to
significant price increases for raw materials, requiring the price adjustment,
said Gerhard Bohme, Business Director North America, Composite Polymers. 

About Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Specialty Chemicals is the global leader in
thermoset resins. Hexion serves the global wood and industrial markets through a
broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support
for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Additional
information is available at www.hexion.com. 





Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Gerhard Bohme, 847-551-4469
Business Director North America
or
Peter Loscocco, 614-225-4127
Vice President, Public Affairs 

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