Celanese Hikes Price of VAE Emulsions Sold in the Americas

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) a global technology and specialty materials company and one of the global leader in emulsion polymers, has increased the price of vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions sold in the Americas by up to $0.04 / wet pound.

This price increase affects all applications including, but not limited to, adhesives, paint and coatings, building and construction, nonwovens, glass fiber, carpet, paper and textiles.

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. With sales almost equally divided between North America, Europe and Asia, the company uses the full breadth of its global chemistry, technology and business expertise to create value for customers and the corporation. Celanese partners with customers to solve their most critical needs while making a positive impact on its communities and the world. Based in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 7,600 employees worldwide and had 2012 net sales of $6.4 billion.

Source: Celanese