EP Minerals announces diatomite and perlite prices increase
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Brian [2011-05-20]
Nov. 15, 2010 - EP Minerals LLC. is announcing a global 4% to7% price increase across all Diatomite, Perlite and Cellulose products effective January 1, 2011 or as existing contracts permit. The increase will support further investment in quality, reliability, efficiency and product innovation improvements. This price increase is also necessary to offset recent increases in regulatory costs, mine development, soda ash, labor and packaging.
EP Minerals, LLC, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EP Management Corporation. EP Minerals started operations in Nevada in 1945 and has grown to become a worldwide leader in diatomaceous earth (DE) filter aids, absorbents, and functional additives serving dozens of diverse markets from food and beverage to biofuels to paints and plastics. The company also produces perlite filter aids and drinking water purification media.