KaMin LLC, formerly the Kaolin Business Unit of J.M. Huber Corporation, announced today that due to soaring natural gas, chemicals and transportation costs, increases will be implemented on domestic kaolin clay pricing to industrial specialties markets effective August 1, 2008. Tom Anderskow, Vice President "“ Sales and Marketing for the Industrial Specialties business stated, "We have experienced unprecedented increases in energy, fuel and chemical costs. Our productivity projects have helped offset some of these costs, but a price increase is now necessary to allow KaMin LLC to continue to provide the superior service our customers have come to expect."
KaMin´s Industrial Specialties business manufactures a variety of kaolin clay grades engineered for paint, coatings, ink, adhesives, rubber, crop, cement and plastics manufacturers.
KaMin LLC was formed in April 2008 and 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 reserves and proprietary processing technologies produce high quality kaolin clays 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.
