DAK Americas to increase PSF prices by $0.06 per pound

Unprecedented strength in the global cotton market has led to very strong demand for polyester staple.

Polyester staple and its raw material feedstock have moved up dramatically in a short period of time.

In response to these market dynamics, DAK Americas will increase prices for all Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) products.

Effective December 1, 2010; DAK Americas will increase PSF prices by $0.06 per pound.

DAK is committed to the staple fibers business and will continue to supply quality products, services and innovation to its customers.

DAK Americas, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is wholly owned by Alfa S.A.B. de C.V., Monterrey Mexico. DAK Americas is comprised of four business units: Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET), Polyesters Staple Fibers (PSF), Monomers/ ingredients (TPA), and Specialty Polymers. DAK Americas has five manufacturing operations across the Americas, three in the Southeast United States, and additional facilities in Mexico and Argentina. DAK Americas employs over 1,100 people.