The Dow Chemical Co. announced that it will raise both list and off-list prices on a number of its oxygenated solvents products in North America effective July 1, 2008, or as contracts allow.

Dura Chemicals Inc., a producer of high-quality metal organics, has announced that effective June 16, 2008, the company will increase the price of its metal organic products by 4-15 percent.

LANXESS AG has announced a worldwide increase in its prices for iron oxide and chrome oxide pigments, with immediate effect.

Cray Valley is implementing sales control on its Norsolene® A series and S series hydrocarbon resins manufactured in its Channelview, TX, facility, effective immediately.

Nuplex Resins has announced a price increase for coatings resins sold in North America effective January 7, 2008.