DAK Americas to increase polyester staple fiber price (USA)

DAK Americas' will increase the price for all Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) products $0.05 per pound effective August 1, 2012.

This increase is necessary due to continued upward pressure on the price of raw materials.

DAK is committed to the polyester 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. of Monterrey Mexico. DAK Americas is comprised of five business units: Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET), Polyesters Staple Fibers (PSF), Monomers/ ingredients (TPA/PTA), Specialty Polymers and Green Polyester. DAK is one of the largest integrated producers of PET resins in the world and the main producer of polyester staple fibers in the Americas. DAK is focused on the future with numerous Sustainability initiatives across its businesses.