KaMin LLC announced today that it had begun implementing an energy
surcharge on its paper kaolin products effective April 1, 2008, or as
contracts permit. This surcharge is being applied to its slurry, dry
and calcined kaolin products sold across the world.
"Our kaolin business has been under cost pressure for some time
and we have taken proactive steps to increase our operating
efficiencies that have offset many of these increases. Nevertheless
Kaolin processing continues to be energy intensive and the recent
escalation of energy costs including natural gas and oil prices make
it necessary to implement these surcharges," said Doug Carter
Business Director for Paper Kaolin, KaMin LLC.
KaMin LLC is an independent kaolin company formed from the former
Kaolin Business Unit of Huber Engineered Materials, part of J.M. Huber
Corporation. The company, which supplies high-quality kaolin products
to paper and industrial customers worldwide, is headquartered in
Macon, GA.
ABOUT KAMIN LLC
KaMin LLC is a manufacturer of high quality hydrous and calcined
kaolin. With more than 70 years of experience, KaMin´s high quality
reserves and proprietary processing technologies produce high quality
kaolins for a variety of applications.
KaMin mines and produces its kaolin exclusively in the US and
sells its products to all regions of the world. KaMin operates three
kaolin plants - Macon, Sandersville and Wrens - and has been
recognized not only as a leader in product quality but also in its
safe mining practices for many consecutive years.
For more information visit us at www.kaminllc.com
Water-Washed ? Delaminated ? Calcined ? Surface-Treated
