Against the background of rising raw
material costs, Henkel is
implementing a price increase for
certain product groups within its
industrial adhesives
range. Increases will
vary based on market
segment and
technology but, on
average, will range from 10 to 25%.

The increase is due to ongoing
escalation of raw material costs,
especially affecting oil and natural
gas-based products. Continual spikes
in global demand, coupled with
capacity constraints in primary
chemical, rosin, and resin feed
stocks, have further tightened supply,
driving raw material prices upward.

The company says price increases
will become necessary in the
following categories:
hotmelts, polyurethane,
water-based adhesives and
surface treatment
products.

Henkel feels compelled to take this
step in order maintain product
quality and service standards.