KINGSPORT, Tenn., June 30, 2008 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective Aug. 1.
Piccotac™ Hydrocarbon Resins: List and off-list price increase of $US 0.07 /lb ($US 0.15/kg, € 0.10/kg) globally
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers; and produces PET polymers for packaging. As a Responsible Care® company, Eastman is committed to achieving the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and security performance. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2007 sales of $6.8 billion and approximately 10,500 employees