Dutch synthetic elastomers producer Arlanxeo (Maastricht; www.arlanxeo.com) announced price increases for its "Keltan" ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) grades. The company said the increases are due to the overall market and cost developments of the past months.

In Europe, the Middle East and Africa, price raises are up to EUR 150/t from 16 March 2017. In NAFTA and Latin America, prices will increase up to USD 150/t, effective 1 April 2017.

Keltan EPDM products are used in a range of applications like plastics modification, consumer goods, cables and tubes, as well as in the automotive and construction industries.