ATLANTA – Huber Carbonates LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., announced a price increase for its industrial calcium carbonate products generally ranging from 4 to 7 percent and greater on certain specialty items, subject to any provisions in individual contracts. The increase is effective Jan. 1, 2020, or as current price agreements expire.  The price increase does not apply to Huber’s food and USP calcium carbonate grades.

In an ongoing effort to be a long-term sustainable partner, Huber needs to increase prices on select product lines. Huber is committed to investing in new products, technology, sustainability and people to continue to be a market leader in performance mineral products. The company’s goal is to offer customers cost-effective and value-added alternatives to numerous formulation materials and components.