Cologne, Germany – LANXESS announces a global price increase for its Baypren branded Chloroprene Rubber (CR) of up to 180 EUR / 245 USD per metric ton. Increasing raw material and energy prices are the driving force. Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts and regulations, price increases were implemented started November 15th, 2013.
CR, which is offered by LANXESS under the tradename Baypren, is used in applications like cable sheathings, hoses, belts and air springs.
Source: Rubber World
