Resins update 2006: as raw material prices continue to escalate resins suppliers face another tough year. From: Coatings World | Date: April 1, 2006| Author: | COPYRIGHT 2006 Rodman Publishing. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

As has been the case for the last few years, the resins market continues to feel the impact of rising raw material costs and supply shortages. The biggest challenge facing resin suppliers today is trying to successfully pass on some of these costs to their customers.

PASSING ON PRICE INCREASES

Due to significant increases in transportation, energy, and raw material costs, resin suppliers are forced to pass price increases on to their customers.

"All producers have been impacted, but typically with the commodity type products it is more difficult to pass on price ...

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