Solutia Raises Resin Prices 10 Percent

St. Louis, MO, Aug 11, 2008-- Solutia has raised prices 10 percent for its Ascend and Vydyne polyamide 66 resins worldwide.

This increase applies to orders shipped starting Sept. 1

Key raw material costs continue to climb forcing an additional price increase to the previously announced July 1 increase, Solutia said.

In addition, the rise in transportation and energy prices has impacted shipping and freight costs.