Press Release
For Immediate Release

IMERYS Pigments for Paper Europe to Increase UK Filler Kaolin Prices

October 15th, 2007

Brussels , October 15, 2007. IMERYS Pigments for Paper Europe will raise UK Filler Kaolin prices by an average of 3% for i ts pigments for paper product lines effective December 1, 2007 as contracts allow.

Significant cost pressures in chemicals, mining, fuel, and power are key drivers for the announced price increase. The moderate level of this increase is a consequence of Imerys' recent investment to create a sustainable UK filler kaolin platform for the future.

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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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