Omnova Solutions Raises Latex Prices

Fairlawn, OH, January 10, 2008-- Omnova Solutions has announced a price increase of 5 cents per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective Feb. 4.

The company said the increase is necessary due to the rising cost of raw materials and transportation.

Omnova is a technology-based company with 2006 sales of approximately $700 million and a current workforce of 1,700 employees worldwide. The company is an innovator of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and functional surfaces for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential end uses.