Hexion to Raise Prices for Epoxy Resins in Europe, The Middle East And Africa

COLUMBUS, Ohio - (March 17, 2010) - Effective immediately or as contract terms allow, Hexion Specialty Chemicals will increase the prices of its liquid, solid and solution epoxy resin grades by 300 Euro/MT in Europe. This increase is in addition to other increases announced previously and is driven by the continued increases in the cost of key raw materials. Hexion sales representatives will be in contact with customers about the price increase.