styrenic thermoplastic elastomers

Asahi Kasei Raises Hydrogenated Styrenic TPE Prices

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has raised the prices for its Tuftec and S.O.E. hydrogenated styrenic thermoplastic elastomer products to 25 yen ($0.24) or more per kilo, starting with November 16 shipments. The chemicals manufacturer said that the price hike is due to manufacturing cost increases far beyond the range it can cover through its own cost-cutting efforts, being necessary then...

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Asahi Kasei to Hike Price of Thermoplastic Elastomers

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) will hike prices on products such as clear styrenic copolymers and styrenic thermoplastic elastomers, commencing with shipments from Dec. 1. The price hike applies to the following products at the levels noted. Clear styrenic copolymer, Asaflex, 15 yen ($0.13) or more per kilogram Styrenic thermoplastic elastomers, such as Tufprene and AsapreneT, 25 yen or more per...

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