IMERYS North America Ceramics Announces Price Increase On Kaolin, Ball Clay, Feldspar & Mica Products

Imerys North America Ceramics announces a product price increase ranging from a minimum of 3% to a maximum of 8% per pound, dependent upon the grade, volume, and form, across its entire Kaolin, Ball Clay, Feldspar & Mica product portfolio. The increase is effective January 1, 2008, or as current price agreements expire.

Imerys continues to incur significant escalation in energy, mining, raw materials, and labor related costs. Imerys Ceramics is committed to investing in new products, technology, operations and people to continue to be the leader in products and service in the Ceramic minerals industry.

IMERYS, a global leader in adding value to minerals, is the world’s leading producer of industrial performance minerals. The North America Ceramics portfolio includes Kaolin, Ball Clays, Feldspar & Mica products, which are used in a wide variety of demanding industrial & consumer applications such as building & construction, refractories, artware, tile, sanitaryware, tableware, fiberglass, rubber, adhesives, caulks, sealants and coatings. For more information concerning Imerys’ Ceramics, please visit www.imerys.com.