Wellman Hikes Price on Polyester Staple Fiber

Fort Mill, SC, January 24, 2006--Wellman, Inc., announced that, effective with March 5, 2006 shipments, it will increase the price of all polyester staple fiber by 4 cents/lb. This increase is due to the renewed resurgence in petrochemical-based raw material costs. Wellman remains committed to providing the high level of quality products and support services that our customers have come to expect. Wellman, Inc., manufactures and markets high-quality polyester products, including Fortrel brand polyester fibers and PermaClear and EcoClear brand PET (polyethylene terephthalate) packaging resins.