Trinseo SA

09/30/2021 | Press release | Archived content

Trinseo Announces Price Increase for PULSE™ PC/ABS and Rollover MAGNUM™ ABS in Europe for Automotive Market Products

Trinseo Announces Price Increase for PULSE™ PC/ABS and Rollover MAGNUM™ ABS in Europe for Automotive Market Products

HORGEN, Switzerland - Thursday, September 30, 2021

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics and latex binders and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today a price increase for all PULSE™ PC/ABS and a rollover for all MAGNUM™ ABS Automotive market products. Effective October 1, 2021, or as existing contract terms allow, the contract and spot prices for the products listed below will change as follows:

  • PULSE™ PC/ABS Resins + 300 Euro per metric ton
  • MAGNUM™ ABS resins ROLLOVER

About Trinseo

Trinseo (NYSE:TSE) is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber with a focus on delivering innovative, sustainable, and value-creating products that are intrinsic to our daily lives. Trinseo is dedicated to making a positive impact on society by partnering with like-minded stakeholders, and supporting the sustainability goals of our customers in a wide range of end-markets including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, packaging, footwear, carpet, paper and board, building and construction, and tires. Trinseo had approximately $3.0 billion in net sales in 2020, with 17 manufacturing sites around the world, and approximately 2,600 employees. For more information, please visit: www.trinseo.com.

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