Press Release
For Immediate Release

IMERYS Pigments for Paper to Increase Global Kaolin Prices

October 15th, 2007

Brussels , October 15, 2007. IMERYS Pigments for Paper will raise global kaolin prices for its pigments for paper product lines effective December 1, 2007 as contracts allow.

Kaolins manufactured in the USA and Brazil , including calcined products will increase by an average of 12%. Energy surcharges will remain in effect for all kaolin products.

Significant cost pressures in logistics, chemicals, mining, fuel, and power are key drivers for the announced price increases. Despite Imerys' continual investment to mitigate these effects, price increases are necessary to achieve a sustainable pigment business and meet the demands of the paper industry.

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For further information please contact:
Spencer Farmer, Global Marketing Director, IMERYS Pigments for Paper.
Phone +44 (0)776 664 1967
Email: spencer.farmer@imerys.com

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