Oct 15 2007
Tronox Inc., which makes white pigment used in paint, coatings, plastics, paper and other materials, said Friday it plans to raise the price for all titanium dioxide grades sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America.
Effective Oct. 15, the company will raise the price of titanium dioxide by 6 cents per pound in the U.S. and Canada, and by $130 per metric ton in Mexico and Latin America.
The company said the price hike is in addition to those that became effective in July, and additional increases may be announced locally within each region.