Thiele Kaolin Company Announces Kaolin Price Increase

Nov. 15, 2010 - Based on Sandersville, Ga., Thiele Kaolin Company, with more than 60 years experience, has been one of the world's leading sources for processed kaolin clay.
Today, the company announced that it will implement a price increase on kaolin products for all markets, effective January 1, 2011. Prices will increase by 5% where contracts allow.
"As chemical, power, transportation and other manufacturing costs continue to escalate, it has become necessary for Thiele to increase prices," said Eric Tillirson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Thiele Kaolin Company. "Thiele continues to aggressively pursue cost reductions through focused internal programs."