Kraton Polymers Announces European Product Price Increase

Throughout 2007, Kraton Polymers experienced unprecedented cost
increases associated with energy, raw materials, packaging, and
logistics costs.

Unfortunately, this trend has continued in the first quarter of
2008. Both crude oil and butadiene monomer are moving to new record
price levels, while styrene monomer and other energy related costs are
continuing to increase as well.

As a result of these economic realities, effective April 1, 2008,
we are implementing a general price increase of 150 Euros/ton on SBS
based polymers and compounds in the European Paving and Roofing
market.

We appreciate our customers´ continued business and understanding
as Kraton navigates through these economic challenges. We continue to
focus on innovation and providing polymer solutions and value-added
services that enable our customers to differentiate and succeed in
their markets.

About Kraton

Kraton is a leading global engineered polymer company and, we
believe, the world´s largest producer of styrenic block copolymers
(SBCs), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by us over
forty years ago. SBCs are highly-engineered thermoplastic elastomers,
which enhance the performance of numerous products by delivering a
variety of attributes, including greater flexibility, resilience,
strength, durability and processability. Kraton polymers are used in a
wide range of applications including adhesives, coatings, consumer and
personal care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging,
automotive, paving, roofing, and footwear products. Kraton has the
leading position in nearly all of its core markets and is the only
producer of SBCs with global manufacturing capability. Its production
facilities are located in the United States, Germany, France, The
Netherlands, Brazil, and Japan.

Kraton, the Kraton logo and design, and "Giving Innovators their
Edge" tagline are trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.

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