DuPont Raises Titanium Dioxide Prices in North America

DuPont Titanium Technologies, Wilmington, Del., USA, this week (effective January 1) increased the price for its Ti‑Pure® titanium dioxide sold in North America (U.S, and Canada) into coatings, plastics, laminates, and specialty applications by $0.15/lb, or as permitted by contract. The increase is in addition to any previously announced price increases for North America.

DuPont Titanium Technologies operates plants at DeLisle, Miss.; New Johnsonville, Tenn.; Edge Moor, Del.; Altamira, Mexico; and Kuan Yin, Taiwan, all of which use the chloride manufacturing process. The company also operates a mine in Starke, Fla.

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