SGL Carbon increases Graphite Electrode prices
SGL Carbon announces new prices for its Graphite Electrodes effective November 1st, 2005 for all new businesses in:
Americas, Asia (excluding China*), Near Middle East and Africa:
For regular-size Graphite Electrodes: 1,91 US$/lb (4210 US-$/mt)
For extra-size Graphite Electrodes: 2,07 US$/lb (4560 US-$/mt)
Europe:
For regular-size Graphite Electrodes: 3180 EUR/MT
For extra-size Graphite Electrodes: 3450 EUR/MT
Regular-sized is defined as: diameter 14" (350 mm) - 24" (600 mm). Extra-sized is defined as: diameter 26" (650 mm) - 30" (750 mm).
These prices will be applicable for all orders received between November 1st, 2005 until January 31st, 2006 and for shipments effected prior to December 31st, 2006.
This price increase for Graphite Electrodes is due to further cost increases for all raw materials as well as for energy and logistics affecting 2006.
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